Pensioner / Penshonado residence (Penshonado)
Pensioner / Penshonado residence is a residence route in Curaçao (Særlig skattestatus). Retiree residence with sufficient income/assets and health insurance; Penshonado tax status may require buying a home (reported ≥XCG 450k) within 18 months — low confidence
Special tax regimes for new residents →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 201'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Penshonado: flat ~10% on foreign income (pensions, dividends) or fixed amount for 10 yrs — verify
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Særlig skattestatus |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 201'200 |
| Gebyrer (familie) | — |
| Indkomst / år | — |
| Formue | — |
| Min. ophold | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Statsborgerskab | — |
| Arbejde | no |
| Berettiget | retirees (age ~50–60+) not Curaçao-resident in prior 5 yrs |
| Skat | Penshonado: flat ~10% on foreign income (pensions, dividends) or fixed amount for 10 yrs — verify |
| Pr. | 2026-10 |
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