Path to staying
- Residence permit36 months
- Renew36 months at a time
- Permanent residencyafter 5 years
- Citizenshipafter 5 years
- Permanent residency 5 years
- Citizenship 5 years
- Dual citizenship not allowed
- Language required for citizenship
Overview
- Country
- Curacao
- Program
- Investor Permit
- Local name
- Verblijfsvergunning voor Investeerders
- Type
- Investor visa
- Status
- Active
- Initial duration
- 36 months
- Renewable
- Yes (36 mo)
- Min stay
- 120 days per 12 months
Tiered investor residency in this Kingdom of the Netherlands territory. Invest $280,000+ in real estate or local business for 3-year, 5-year, or indefinite permits. Path to Dutch citizenship after 5 years.
Investment options
| Type | Tier / zone | Min amount | USD equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 3-Year Permit | ANG 500,000 | $280,000 | 3 yr | Yes | Optional |
| Real estate | 5-Year Permit | ANG 750,000 | $420,000 | 5 yr | Yes | Optional |
| Real estate | Indefinite Permit | ANG 1,500,000 | $840,000 | — | Yes | Optional |
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18+
- Criminal record check required
- Health check not required
- Health insurance required
Work rights
- Employment not allowed
- Self-employment allowed
- Own a business allowed
- Work permit included no
Family and dependents
- Dependents allowed
- Yes
- Spouse included
- Yes
- Max child age
- 18
- Parents allowed
- No
Benefits and mobility
- Bank account can open
- Property purchase allowed
- Public healthcare access granted
Tax
- Tax regime
- Worldwide
- Regime name
- Netherlands Kingdom tax agreements — no double taxation
- Foreign income taxed
- Yes
- Capital gains taxed
- Yes
How to apply
- Method
- in person
- Processing time
- 60–120 days
- Apply from abroad
- No
Notes
Three tiers: NAf 500,000 for a 3-year permit, NAf 750,000 for a 5-year permit, and NAf 1,500,000 for an indefinite permit. The published Curacao investor guidance describes a business investment and links to investor application documents; real estate purchases may qualify when structured as a local investment. Bank deposits do NOT qualify. Path to Dutch citizenship after 5 years requires meeting Kingdom residence and integration rules. Netherlands generally does not allow dual citizenship (some exceptions). Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Also in Curacao
Curacao also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers