Tourism Taxes - Departure TAX
Amount USD: $32 USD, Amount TTD: 200 TTD
A departure tax (Passenger Service Charge) is charged to passengers leaving the country; it is generally included in international airline ticket pricing.
Source: Trinidad and Tobago departure tax info – travel guide
Consumption Taxes - VAT
Standard Rate Percent: 12.5%
Value Added Tax (VAT) is applied to most goods and services within the country, including tourism-related services.
Source: Trinidad and Tobago Inland Revenue – VAT info
Accommodation Taxes - Hotel TAX
Rate Percent: 10%
A hotel tax is charged on accommodation services; in addition to VAT, hotels and guesthouses may also levy this tax on room charges.
Source: Visit Tobago official travel information – hotel tax
Customs AND Duty Free
Reference note
Imported goods are subject to customs duties and VAT at importation; personal duty-free allowances are provided under national customs regulations.
Source: Trinidad and Tobago customs overview
Customs AND Imports
Reference note
Customs duties and VAT apply on goods brought into Trinidad and Tobago based on classification and value; the VAT is charged on imports as part of consumption tax.
Source: Trinidad and Tobago VAT and import tax framework