Residence Permit – Independent Means / Retiree
Residence Permit – Independent Means / Retiree is a residence route in Sint Maarten (Mijloace proprii). Residence for self-sufficient persons/retirees with stable income or capital, housing and health insurance; thresholds discretionary — low confidence
Passive-income and financially independent residence →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.
| Categorie | Mijloace proprii |
|---|---|
| Investiție | — |
| Taxe (familie) | — |
| Venit / an | — |
| Active | — |
| Ședere min. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Cetățenie | 5 |
| Muncă | no |
| Eligibil | all |
| Impozit | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive (top ~47.5%) |
| La data de | 2026-10 |
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