Curaçao residence permit (work, family, investor, pensioner, study) and declarations
Non-Dutch nationals staying long term in Curaçao need a residence permit from the Admission Organisation, for purposes including work, family residence, short stay, investor, retiree and study/internship. Dutch and US nationals instead get a 'van rechtswege' declaration. Employment also needs a work permit arranged through Curaçao's labour authorities.
Life in Curaçao
Money
2
Currency
Netherlands Antillean Guilder
ANG
Netherlands Antillean Guilder
Tax
9.75–46.5%
Income tax (national)
Turnover tax (OB) 6% · social security 6%
46.5% applies above Cg 162,894; a basiskorting tax credit of Cg 2,915 reduces tax (amounts in Caribbean guilders).
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign nationals moving to Curaçao for work, family, investment, retirement or study.
Eligibility
Permit purposes
Permits are available for these purposes: family residence, short stay, investor, retiree/pensioner, study/internship and work.
Official wording
Family residence, short stay, investor, retiree/pensioner, study/internship, work.
Dutch and US nationals
Apply for a declaration by operation of law (van rechtswege) for work, study, retirement or family.
Repatriation deposit
You may need to pay a repatriation deposit (waarborgsom), set by nationality by the Minister of Justice.
50%
Deposit for children
- The deposit may be required, not always
Official wording
A deposit (waarborgsom) may be required, set by nationality by the Minister of Justice; children under 10 pay 50%.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistOnline application via the Admission Organisation portal
- FeesResidence permit fees (leges)
- Steps to applySubmit the application online
The full requirements are for members
Create an account and subscribe to see every requirement, the full document checklist, fees, steps, processing times and conditions, and how your profile compares.
- 2 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Curaçao
Attractions picked for you, based on your profile and interests.
Finding places for you…
