Pensioner / Penshonado residence (Penshonado)
Pensioner / Penshonado residence is a residence route in Curaçao (Bijzondere fiscale status). 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.
| Categorie | Bijzondere fiscale status |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 201'200 |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 5 |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | no |
| Komt in aanmerking | retirees (age ~50–60+) not Curaçao-resident in prior 5 yrs |
| Belasting | Penshonado: flat ~10% on foreign income (pensions, dividends) or fixed amount for 10 yrs — verify |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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