Emergency Procedures
24/7 Emergency Contact
Immigration Emergency Hotline
+1 (868) 625-2664
Police Emergency
999
Ambulance
811
Lost or Stolen Documents
Lost Passport
- Report the loss to the nearest police station immediately
- Obtain a police report
- Contact your embassy or consulate
- Apply for an emergency travel document
- Contact immigration services for assistance
Lost Visa or Permit
- Report to immigration authorities within 24 hours
- Provide police report if applicable
- Apply for replacement document
- Pay applicable replacement fees
Medical Emergencies
Emergency Medical Care
All visitors have access to emergency medical care regardless of immigration status.
Major Hospitals
- Port of Spain General Hospital: +1 (868) 623-2951
- San Fernando General Hospital: +1 (868) 652-3581
- Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex: +1 (868) 662-2001
Travel Insurance
Ensure you have adequate travel insurance to cover medical emergencies and repatriation.
Legal Emergencies
Arrest or Detention
- You have the right to contact your embassy or consulate
- Request legal representation
- Do not sign any documents without legal counsel
- Keep copies of all documents
Legal Aid
Legal aid may be available for those who cannot afford legal representation.
Important Reminders
- • Always carry copies of your important documents
- • Keep emergency contact numbers readily available
- • Register with your embassy upon arrival
- • Know the location of your nearest embassy or consulate
- • Have travel insurance that covers medical and legal emergencies
- • Keep emergency funds separate from your main travel money