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Caribbean Netherlands Fixed-Term Residence - Independent Means

9 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign applicant able to support themselves from interest or other independent resources.

Income required
USD 20,160/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Bank Evidence RequiredSubmit bank evidence of the independent financial resources.
  • Good Conduct RequiredSubmit an original declaration of good conduct.
  • Interest Income Usd Annual MinYour income must be at least equal to 120% of the gross monthly income according to the Minimum Wage Act BES.checked 2026-08-03 · IND Caribbean Netherlands means-of-existence standard and Staatscourant 2025 no. 39413, effective 1 January 2026; verified 3 August 2026
  • Residence Permit Required Over Three MonthsForeign nationals who want to work or stay for longer than three months need a residence permit.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYour income must be at least equal to 120% of the gross monthly income according to the Minimum Wage Act BES.checked 2026-08-03 · IND Caribbean Netherlands means-of-existence standard and Staatscourant 2025 no. 39413, effective 1 January 2026; verified 3 August 2026
  • Local Employment PermittedThis purpose is residence based on independent means rather than local employment.
  • Official source basisYour income must be at least equal to 120% of the gross monthly income according to the Minimum Wage Act BES.checked 2026-08-03 · IND Caribbean Netherlands means-of-existence standard and Staatscourant 2025 no. 39413, effective 1 January 2026; verified 3 August 2026
  • Report summaryYour income must be at least equal to 120% of the gross monthly income according to the Minimum Wage Act BES.checked 2026-08-03 · IND Caribbean Netherlands means-of-existence standard and Staatscourant 2025 no. 39413, effective 1 January 2026; verified 3 August 2026
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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.
  • DurationA fixed-term residence permit is usually valid for one year.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Caribbean Netherlands?
The official source states: For a foreign applicant able to support themselves from interest or other independent resources.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is USD 20,160/yr (income), from the official record.

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

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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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