As a foreigner living in Trinidad & Tobago, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?

We asked expats in Trinidad & Tobago if they have access to public healthcare in Trinidad & Tobago. And, if they do have access, what is it like. They wrote...

"Yes, foreigners living in Trinidad & Tobago have access to public healthcare. The public healthcare system in Trinidad & Tobago is generally considered to be of good quality, with a wide range of services available. The country has a number of public hospitals and clinics, as well as a network of private healthcare providers. The public healthcare system is funded by the government and is free for citizens and permanent residents. However, foreigners may be required to pay for some services," said another expat in Trinidad & Tobago.

As a foreigner living in Trinidad & Tobago, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?

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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.