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Tax residency in Trinidad and Tobago

How to become a tax resident — and how hard it is to leave.

How to become a tax resident

Typically after 183+ days of presence in a year — or any of:

• present in Trinidad and Tobago for more than 183 days in any calendar year

There is no digital‑nomad visa, but a self-funded individual can obtain permanent residence mainly by making an approved investment of at least TT$1.5 million that creates local jobs, or by qualifying through long-term residence, work, marriage, or a retiree route.

Official guidance points to a day-count test only: once the individual is no longer present for more than 183 days in a calendar year, residence should end. The guidance does not mention citizenship, domicile, or any trailing residence test for individuals.

“A non-resident is a person who is employed or a company that is operating in T&T for a period of less than 183 days in any year.” — Ministry of Finance, Trinidad and Tobago

Estimate — confirm against the linked sources. See methodology.