Admission of Dutch nationals (Toelating Nederlanders)
Admission of Dutch nationals is a residence route in Curaçao (Vrij verkeer EU / EVA). Dutch citizens get a declaration of right of residence if they have income/means, housing and clean record; EU/Swiss have no free movement
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income (top ~46.5%); newcomer/pensioner flat-rate regimes may apply
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.
| Categorie | Vrij verkeer EU / EVA |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | Dutch nationals only (not other EU/Swiss) |
| Belasting | Residents taxed on worldwide income (top ~46.5%); newcomer/pensioner flat-rate regimes may apply |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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