@HOME in Curaçao – Remote Worker Permit
Up to a year in Willemstad's colourful waterfront with no Curaçao income tax on your forei…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:02 UTC
Summary
A Curaçao Tourist Board / Government of Curaçao programme letting location-independent remote workers stay 6 months, extendable to 12.
Dream spread
Up to a year in Willemstad's colourful waterfront with no Curaçao income tax on your foreign earnings.
Relocation reality check
The current remote-workers page says the offer is for Dutch or US citizens (apply for a 'judicial declaration' via permit.immigrationcur.org), while the older FAQ says all nationalities. Fee is ANG 535 (~US$294) per application.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Remote work for employers or clients outside Curaçao
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Curaçao; local paid work is usually not allowed on this…
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Eligibility
Remote workers with a foreign employer contract, ownership of a foreign-registered business, or foreign freelance clients, plus valid medical insurance.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Remote work for employers or clients outside Curaçao
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Curaçao; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 6–12 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- FAQ: "You will not be required to pay Curaçao Income Tax."
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“"offers remote workers with Dutch or US citizenship the opportunity to stay and work on the island"; FAQ: "6 months of stay ... extension of another 6 months"; "ANG 535".”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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