U.S. consuls can assist U.S. citizens abroad who are temporarily destitute due to unforeseen circumstances. Americans who find themselves in these circumstances should contact the Consulate General or the State Department’s Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 (during business hours) or 202-647-5225 (after hours). Consular officers can help destitute Americans contact family, bank, or employer to arrange for transfer of funds. In some cases, these funds can be wired through the Department of State. For information on how a consular officer can help under these circumstances, please visit the Embassy website at: https://tt.usembassy.gov/emergency-financial-assistance/

Under U.S. Citizen Services, select “Emergency Financial Assistance”.

Additional information is also available at the Department of State’s website: Emergency Financial Assistance for U.S. Citizens Abroad

If you would like to speak to someone directly regarding Emergency Financial Assistance in Trinidad and Tobago, call the U.S. Embassy: 1-868-622-6371

For specific Emergency Financial Assistance in Trinidad and Tobago, please email acspos@state.gov .