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Are You A Returning National/Resident?

Returning to reside in the Caribbean permanently? Well, this page is here as a resource to inform and help make the process as pain-free as possible. (will be frequently updated)

TALK WITH ONE OF OUR SPECIALISTS

Complete the inquiry form and one of our specialist will reach out to you. We offer estimates, estimate fees are determined by the respected borough. Once T&T Express Shipping is assigned the job, the estimate fee will be credited to the account. While you wait, please find some valuable info down below.

Regardless of your returning country, as a returning national you may be eligible to import personal and household items and vehicles at reduced rates of duty. That fee is determined by the local Customs

However, the definition of a Returning National vary by country. The various tax and duty concessions available to returning nationals also vary from country to country.

Key points to note:

  • Customer must be shipping from and to themselves.
  • Customers must use the name that's on their ID for shipment.
  • Customers must get an import license for cars, refrigerators, and ACs.

SHIPPING A CAR?

  • We require 4 copies of the Title (Including 1 notarized copy, plus proof of the original title)
  • Car must be owned for more than six (6) months
  • A completed Power of Attorney (provided by us)

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

  1. In order to benefit from tax concessions, the Returning National needs to:
    • Provide proof of residence abroad, ex: passport, employment records
    • Provide proof of ownership of vehicle ex: registration certificate
    • Provide an affadavit sworn before a local Commissioner
    • Present two (2) passport-size pictures
    • present a Customs declaration Form in person and attest in writing that the legal requirements have been met.
  2. Your second step, hiring a Custom Broker will be required to prepare the customs entry:
    • C82 (broker fills this out based on information you provide)
    • C84 (filled out by your Broker based on the information you provide)

    Broker: Dee's Trans-Cargo | 868.745.4794 or 379-8220 or 625-9865 (let them know T&T Express Shipping sent you)
  3. Read more about the tax concessions granted here
  4. How to apply for Tax and Duty Waivers?

BARBADOS

A returning national is defined as a Barbadian citizen by birth, who is at least 50 years of age and who is returning to Barbados to resettle after a period of at least ten (10) years abroad.

Definition and the guidelines for Returning Nationals

JAMAICA

Returning Nationals must be a Jamaican national who has attained the age of eighteen (18) years, be landed in Jamaica on a valid Jamaican passport or on an international passport that is endorsed with the unconditional landing stamp by the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).

Returning Residents FAQs