Work Permit (employment-based residence)
Work Permit (employment-based residence) is a residence route in Sint Maarten (就労). Employer obtains work permit (Ministry VSA) after labour-market test; residence via Immigration & Border Protection Service
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive (top ~47.5%)
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.
| カテゴリー | 就労 |
|---|---|
| 投資額 | — |
| 手数料（家族） | — |
| 所得 / 年 | — |
| 資産 | — |
| 最低滞在 | — |
| 永住権 | 5 |
| 市民権 | 5 |
| 就労 | yes |
| 対象者 | all |
| 税金 | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive (top ~47.5%) |
| 時点 | 2026-10 |
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