Expat Guide to Living in Port of Spain

Whether you're already living in Port of Spain or preparing to move to Port of Spain, our Expat Guide to Living in Trinidad & Tobago offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Port of Spain. For answers to specific questions, visit our Trinidad & Tobago Forum to talk with expats in Port of Spain.

8 Best Suburbs for Expats outside of Port of Spain, Trinidad

If you are moving to the Port of Spain area, here are 8 suburbs and neighborhoods popular among expats in Trinidad. The article covers suburbs such as Westmoorings, Maraval, Cascade, St Anns and others.

Culture Shock in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

At first the novelty of a new location especially in the sun after cold UK is exciting but once you settle in to routine you start to miss home, friends and family and feel quite isolated for a while.

More Culture Shock Reports for Port of Spain

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Port of Spain handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Port of Spain:

Culture Shock in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

Culture Shock in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

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More Living in Port of Spain Reports

What are people's priorities in Port of Spain - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Port of Spain:

Living in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

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More Moving to Port of Spain Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Port of Spain? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Port of Spain? Below are some of the responses from expats in Port of Spain:

Moving to Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

Moving to Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

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Reviews of Schools in Port of Spain

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Port of Spain. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Port of Spain:

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Port of Spain. If you are already living in Port of Spain, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Port of Spain by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Port of Spain? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Port of Spain by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working in Port of Spain Reports

What's it like to find a job in Port of Spain? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Port of Spain? Below are some of the reports from expats in Port of Spain:

Working in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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12 Expats Talk About Moving to Trinidad & Tobago

Expats offer helpful insight into the day-to-day challenges of living in Trinidad & Tobago.

Expats offer helpful insight into the day-to-day challenges of living in Trinidad & Tobago....

8 Best Suburbs for Expats outside of Port of Spain, Trinidad

10 Tips for Living in Trinidad & Tobago

Expats in Trinidad & Tobago love the family-focused Trinis, the laid-back island culture and the beautiful beaches. That being said, many expats find dealing with bureaucracy a challenge, the pace of life frustrating and the cost of housing, food and cars much higher than expected.

An Expat Talks about Moving to Carenage, Trinidad & Tobago

An expat in Trinidad enjoys a lower rents in big house that's located a nice, gated community that doesn't cater to expats. He advises newcomers to look for houses on higher ground, because flooding is common.