Residence Permit – Independent Means / Retiree
Residence Permit – Independent Means / Retiree is a residence route in Sint Maarten (自有资金). 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.
| 类别 | 自有资金 |
|---|---|
| 投资 | — |
| 费用（家庭） | — |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 资产 | — |
| 最低居住 | — |
| 永居 | 5 |
| 入籍 | 5 |
| 工作 | no |
| 申请资格 | all |
| 税收 | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive (top ~47.5%) |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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