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Trinidad is a wonderful place to come for a missions trip! We would love for you to come and see what God is doing in this
part of the harvest field. With some planning and prayer, your trip is sure to make a great impact, for Christ, on your group
and also on the people here in Trinidad. Here are some things you need to know:
Passport
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The only documentation required by the government of Trinidad and Tobago for Americans entering the country, is a valid US
Passport. The following is an excerpt taken from the US State Department website concerning foreign entry requirements for
T&T:
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90
days. For longer stays and more information, consult Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago, 1708 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington,
DC 20036 (202/467-6490) or the nearest Consulate General: New York (212/682-7272) or Miami (305/374-2199).
Click here for the US State Department Travel Site
Airfare
Once your passport is squared away you will need to schedule a flight that will bring you to the Port of Spain (POS) airport
here in Trinidad. It is the only commercial airport on the island and is only about a 15 min drive from my house. Click
on the link below to go to the Clark Howard website. On his site he has everything you will need to know to get the absolutely
best price on your airline tickets. One other note, many people wonder if it is alright to purchase e-tickets when travelling
to another country. Use your own discretion, but my wife and I have used e-tickets in the past and have never had any trouble
with the system.
Accomodations
We have a guest room at our house ideal for when a couple comes to visit. It is airconditioned and we have a separate bathroom
that is dedicated to those staying in the guest room.
If your group is small and you don't mind air matresses and bringing sleeping bags, then you can stay at my house. We
could accomodate a group of up to 8 people.
If you have a large group consisting of 9 or more people then there is a wonderful Christian camp (Victory Heights)located
on the same street as our work, Arouca Baptist Church. In fact, your group could walk from camp to minister at our church!
The cost for this facility is $35 US per day/ per person. This includes room, board (three meals), and transportation to
any location on the island.
However, it is a camp! There is no a/c and no hot water. But don't despair, there is some good news. There is a pool
and the scenery is absolutely beautiful.
Click the photo album for pictures of Victory Heights:
Departure Tax
All passengers departing from Trinidad travelling to another country must pay a departure tax of $100 TT (Trinidad and Tobago
Dollars). This is equivalent to about $18 US. This does not have to be paid when travelling to Tobago it is only paid when
leaving the country.
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