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Caribbean Netherlands Fixed-Term Residence - Full-Time Study

12 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign student accepted into full-time higher education in the Caribbean Netherlands with sufficient maintenance and tuition funds.

Income required
USD 559/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionSubmit the educational institution's admission or enrolment declaration.
  • Level and mode of studyThe study must be full-time higher education.
  • Tuition and course costsThe financial test includes the tuition fee.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationSubmit proof of accommodation.
  • Health insuranceSubmit proof of health insurance.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryFor study: USD 559 per month plus one-twelfth of the tuition fee, or USD 559 multiplied by the number of months plus the tuition fee.checked 2026-07-26
  • Good Conduct RequiredSubmit an original declaration of good conduct.
  • Maintenance Usd Month MinUSD 559 per month plus one-twelfth of the tuition fee.checked 2026-07-26
  • Official source basisFor study: USD 559 per month plus one-twelfth of the tuition fee, or USD 559 multiplied by the number of months plus the tuition fee.checked 2026-07-26
  • Report summaryFor study: USD 559 per month plus one-twelfth of the tuition fee, or USD 559 multiplied by the number of months plus the tuition fee.checked 2026-07-26
  • Residence Permit Required Over Three MonthsForeign nationals who want to work or stay for longer than three months need a residence permit.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityA fixed-term residence permit is usually valid for one year.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Caribbean Netherlands?
The official source states: For a foreign student accepted into full-time higher education in the Caribbean Netherlands with sufficient maintenance and tuition funds.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is USD 559/mo (income), from the official record.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Submit proof of health insurance.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Caribbean Netherlands?
The official source states: Submit proof of accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official english.rijksdienstcn.com page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source english.rijksdienstcn.comLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Caribbean Netherlands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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