🇨🇼 Curacao · Employer-sponsored work
Residence and Employment Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €244 |
| Minimum annual salary | ANG 6,000 |
| Proof of savings | €4,870 |
| Minimum investment | €9,741 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €122 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigrationcur.org/en/dep/werken/.
- Typical processing: ~10 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €244.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“If employer is a sole proprietor or private person, you must submit an original statement from the Tax Inspectorate of a fixed taxable income of at least XCG 36.000, = from 2 years ago”
“If you are employed by a company, you will first need an employment permit before submitting the application for a residence permit. Your employer must apply for the employment permit. The application for the residence permit can only be submitted upon receipt of a positive decision on the application for the employment permit.”
“Your employer must apply for the employment permit. ... Original employer's declaration, completed and signed by the employer with a copy of valid identification document of the employer, with an adhesive stamp of XCG 10,= ... Original guarantee declaration, fully completed and signed by employer”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.