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Moving to Trinidad and Tobago
If you wish to make a move to Trinidad and Tobago, we at International Sea & Air Shipping will provide you a smooth and safe delivery of your goods. Our international moving specialists are happy to guide you in your moving process.
When Moving to Trinidad and Tobago
Depending on your budget and moving requirements, International Sea & Air Shipping will provide you the best option that will make your move smooth and hassle free. Some of the major moving criteria includes:
- Are there opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago to purchase property and household goods?
- Are you moving with family or alone?
- Are you selling property in the United States?
The Cost of Moving to Trinidad and Tobago
The cost of moving to Trinidad and Tobago from the United States varies considerably and based on the cubic footage of your belongings and your proposed destination arrival time.
Make an appointment for consultation on your move to Trinidad and Tobago - including a site inspection of your home and belongings to get the most accurate cubic feet estimate & moving services to help expedite your relocation to Trinidad and Tobago.
About Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago officially called as The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state and is situated in the Caribbean Sea. Trinidad and Tobago are southeasterly islands of the Antilles.
Trinidad and Tobago is a republic and follows a bi-party system with two main political parties. Trinidad and Tobago also has a bicameral parliamentary system based on the Westminster System. . Trinidad has the world's largest natural asphalt reservoir in the form of Pitch Lake which is located on its southwestern coast.
Out of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad is the larger and more populous one of the two islands which has 94% of total area and 96 % of the country’s population. At its closest point Trinidad is just 11 Km from the coast of Venezuela. Other smaller islands include Chacachacare, Monos, Huevos, Gaspar Grande (Gasparee), Little Tobago, and St. Giles Island.
World Bank rates Trinidad and Tobago 69th in the top high-income economies of the world. Tourism and manufacturing are also vital part of the local economy. Trinidad and Tobago has become the leading exporter of LNG to the United States, and is a supplier of about 70% of U.S. LNG imports. Trading partners of Trinidad and Tobago include Jamaica, US, Spain, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Russia, Brazil and China.
Custom Regulations for Trinidad and Tobago :
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport
- Work Permit (Non-Resident)
- Customs Bond
- Inventory (in English)
- Cash Deposit
- Import License
- Proof of overseas residence for minimum one year
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CLEARANCE
- Used household goods duty-free if owned minimum one year (receipts and other documents required to show period of ownership)
- Shipments must arrive within two months of Customer
- All shipments inspected at Container Examination Station
- A 10% special tax applicable to returning nationals that qualify
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (less than one year old)
- MUST STATE AGE AND SPECIFIC DETAILS FOR ABOVE
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons and ammunition
- Narcotics and medicine
- CB radios, walkie-talkies, etc.(will be confiscated)
- Tapes
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Subject to duty, VAT and tax
- Import License and proof of ownership required
- May not sell or transfer vehicle within a period of two years after importation
- Customer must have owned vehicle for a minimum of six months prior to return to Trinidad & Tobago
- Customer must have resided abroad for a minimum of five years
- Invoices (for proof of age)
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : Together we aspire, together we achieve
Capital : Port-of-Spain
National Anthem : "Forged from the Love of Liberty"
Geography
Location : Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Area : Total : 5,128 sq kmLand : 5,128 sq km
Water : N/A
Climate : Tropical; rainy season (June to December)
People
Nationality : Trinidadian(s), Tobagonian(s)
Population : 1,227,505 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : Chaguanas (67,433), Mon Repos (56,380), San Fernando (55,419), PORT-OF-SPAIN (49,031)
Languages : English (official), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), French, Spanish, Chinese
Economy
GDP : $27.1 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Trinidad and Tobago dollars (TTD) per US dollar - 6.3337 (2010), 6.3099 (2009), 6.2896 (2008), 6.3275 (2007), 6.3107 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 6 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 8,320 km
Waterways :
Ports & Terminals : Point Fortin, Point Lisas, Port-of-Spain, Scarborough
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