Curacao Residency by Investment

Curaçao, a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, offers a residence permit for investors—this is not citizenship and does not grant EU/Schengen mobility. The program targets high‑net‑worth individuals investing in the local economy with clean background checks and verified funds.

Investment tiers and validity (verify current thresholds and rules):

- ANG 500,000 (≈ USD 280,000): residence permit typically up to 3 years.

- ANG 750,000 (≈ USD 420,000): residence permit typically up to 5 years.

- ANG 1,500,000 (≈ USD 840,000): longer‑term/indefinite residence may be available under current policy.

Eligible assets usually include Curaçao real estate, equity in a local company, or a time deposit/securities with a local financial institution. Maintain the investment for the permit’s duration.

Who you can include

- Spouse/partner and dependent children (minor children, and in some cases adult dependents in full‑time study—confirm current age/dependency definitions).

Key benefits

- Live in a safe, well‑connected Caribbean hub with a currency (ANG) pegged to the USD.

- Ability to purchase property, open local bank accounts, and operate or invest in businesses.

- Potential pathway to permanent residence and, in time, eligibility to apply for Dutch citizenship via naturalization (subject to Kingdom rules, language/integration, and continuous residence).

Requirements and process (high level)

- Clean police certificates for adults, valid passports, private health insurance, proof of lawful/traceable funds, and accommodation (purchase or long lease).

- Complete investment and compile apostilled/translated documents.

- File with the Department of Admission and Immigration (DIMAS); Curaçao Investment & Export Promotion Agency (CINEX) may support investor filings.

- Medicals/biometrics as required; pay government fees. Typical processing after a complete file is around 6–12 weeks (varies).

Important notes

- Residence in Curaçao does not itself confer Schengen/EU travel rights.

- Tax is jurisdiction‑specific: Curaçao offers competitive corporate regimes for qualifying activities (e.g., export‑of‑services/E‑Zone), but personal taxes apply—obtain tailored tax advice.

- Policies evolve; always verify thresholds, eligible investment types, family definitions, and timelines before proceeding.