Residence Permit – Independent Means / Retiree
Residence Permit – Independent Means / Retiree is a residence route in Sint Maarten (Bağımsız gelir). 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.
| Kategori | Bağımsız gelir |
|---|---|
| Yatırım | — |
| Harçlar (aile) | — |
| Gelir / yıl | — |
| Varlıklar | — |
| Asg. kalış | — |
| Daimi oturum | 5 |
| Vatandaşlık | 5 |
| Çalışma | no |
| Uygunluk | all |
| Vergi | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive (top ~47.5%) |
| Tarih | 2026-10 |
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