Initial eligibility review
We review your return date, time abroad, travel history and intended shipment before you commit.
Returning nationals service
Returning home should feel planned, not uncertain.
Prepare your household effects, personal belongings, vehicle documents and Customs requirements before your shipment leaves.
Request a Free Initial ConsultationWho may qualify
Eligibility begins with your history and your intention to return permanently.
Common factors considered by the authorities include citizenship or qualifying spousal status, age, the period you lived abroad, your travel pattern and your return to reside permanently in Trinidad and Tobago.
Final eligibility and the treatment of each item are determined by the relevant government authorities. We help you prepare the evidence and identify issues early.
How we help
One organised path from planning to clearance.
Document preparation
We identify the records, declarations, inventories and supporting evidence likely to be required.
Vehicle guidance
We explain current licence and tax considerations so you can make an informed decision before shipping.
Customs clearance
We coordinate the declaration and clearance process and keep you informed through each stage.
Prepare your file
Documents normally requested.
Exact requirements depend on your circumstances and shipment. Begin gathering these early.
Download the document checklist01
Current and previous passports covering the relevant period abroad
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Proof of overseas residence, employment, study or tax history
✓03
Birth, marriage or divorce documents where applicable
✓04
Detailed household and personal effects inventory
✓05
Bill of lading or air waybill and shipping documents
✓06
Vehicle title, registration, invoice and import licence documents where applicable
✓The process
Prepare before the pressure point.
Speak with us
Share your return date, time abroad, intended imports and shipment timing.
Build the file
Collect passports, residence evidence, inventories and shipping documents.
Check before shipping
Confirm licences, restrictions and likely charges before cargo departs.
Clear and deliver
Complete the required Customs process and coordinate release of the shipment.
Avoidable risks
Do not let the shipment arrive before the paperwork is ready.
- Shipping before confirming eligibility or current vehicle rules
- Incomplete proof of residence and activity abroad
- Vague or inaccurate household-effects inventories
- Missing original records, declarations or travel history
- Assuming a concession or approval is automatic
Free resources
Read the guidance before you decide.
Free initial consultation
Tell us what you plan to bring home.
Include your expected return date, how long you have lived abroad, whether you are shipping household effects or a vehicle, and your best contact number.
Information is general guidance, not legal advice or a guarantee of eligibility. Requirements can change and final decisions rest with the relevant authorities.