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🏠 OVERVIEW
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 3yr Yes Optional
Real estate 5-Year Permit ANG 750,000 $420,000 5yr Yes Optional
Real estate Indefinite Permit ANG 1,500,000 $840,000 -- Yes Optional
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age 18+
Criminal Record Check Required
Health Check Not required
Health Insurance Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment Not allowed
Self-Employment Allowed
Own Business Allowed
Work Permit Included No
👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed Yes
Spouse Included Yes
Max Child Age 18
Parents Allowed No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime Worldwide
Regime Name Netherlands Kingdom tax agreements — no double taxation
Foreign Income Taxed Yes
Capital Gains Taxed Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency Yes
Years to PR 5 years
Dual Citizenship Not allowed
Citizenship Yes
Years to Citizenship 5 years
Language Required Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account Can open
Property Purchase Allowed
Public Healthcare Access granted
📝 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:

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