--- title: "Curaçao Hibernator short stay 2026: savings XCG 36k+ needed" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/hibernator-short-stay/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-10 --- Curaçao · Retire or live on savings # Curaçao Hibernator short stay **Savings needed:** XCG 36k+ ≈ $20k Short-stay permit for hibernators and short-stay investors First checked against official sources on 10 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) - **Savings needed:** XCG 36k+ ≈ $20k (Savings of at least XCG 36,000 (≈ $20,100) · Funds at disposal; alternatively proof of owning a house or apartment in Curaçao or a pleasure yacht of at least 10 metres, or a local bank guarantee of at least XCG 650,000. A fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300) · Fee per application.) - **First stay:** 6 mo (Stay of up to six months.) - **Who can apply:** Any passport (All nationalities can apply.) - **Work:** No (No local work.) ## Key facts Hibernator short stay is a retire or live on savings route for Curaçao. Applicants need savings of XCG 36k+ ≈ $20k. You can stay 6 mo. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source. - **Money needed:** XCG 36k+ ≈ $20k - **Government fees:** XCG 535 ≈ $300 - **First stay:** 6 mo ## Cost, time and long term To apply: government fee XCG 535 ≈ $300; savings to show XCG 36k+ ≈ $20k. No lawyer or agent fee is included. **Government fees: XCG 535 ≈ $300** - XCG 535 (≈ $300) Fee per application. **Shown, not spent: XCG 36k+ ≈ $20k** - XCG 36,000 (≈ $20,100) Funds at disposal; alternatively proof of owning a house or apartment in Curaçao or a pleasure yacht of at least 10 metres, or a local bank guarantee of at least XCG 650,000 (≈ $363,000). **Renewal: 6 months max in total** The permit allows a stay of up to six months. [Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao](https://immigrationcur.org/dep/kort-verblijf/) [Government of Curaçao programme](https://athomeincuracao.com/faq/) **Permanent residence: Time here doesn't count** A hibernator or short-stay visitor does not become a resident of Curaçao, so this stay does not lead to permanent residence. [Government of Curaçao programme](https://athomeincuracao.com/faq/) **Processing: Official timeline** The Admission Organisation has four months from the date of the application to decide. [Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao](https://immigrationcur.org/dep/kort-verblijf/) **Where to apply: From abroad** You must wait outside Curaçao for the decision on a first application; for an extension you can wait in Curaçao. [Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao](https://immigrationcur.org/dep/kort-verblijf/) ## Why this route may not fit Check this before you apply. - Time on this route is capped at 6 months in total - Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence - Applications are made from outside Curaçao, not after arriving - Work isn't allowed on this route ### What you'll need #### Who can apply - The applicant is a hibernator or snowbird, or a high net worth investor staying up to six months. #### What you must show - At least XCG 36,000 (≈ $20,100) in funds, or a house or apartment in Curaçao, or a pleasure yacht registered in Curaçao of at least 10 metres on the waterline. - Fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300) per application. #### Documents - A bank guarantee of at least XCG 650,000 (≈ $363,000) from a local bank, not older than three months, can also show solvency. - A copy of the passport photo page, with the passport valid for at least six months when applying. - For each dependent family member: a separate short-stay application with proof of the family relationship. #### Steps 1. Apply online through the permit portal and pay at Maduro & Curiel's Bank or Banco di Caribe. #### After you arrive - The permit allows up to six months; hibernators cannot work for a local employer. ## When you become tax resident How Curaçao decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records. - **Stay on this route:** **Up to 6 months in total** - **Tax residence:** Liability follows where a person lives, not the type of permit. - **Foreign-source income:** People living in Curaçao pay income tax on a progressive 2026 scale from 9.75% to 46.5%, and foreign-source income is also taxable with relief against double taxation. [All tax rules for Curaçao](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/tax/) Tax records checked 10 Oct 2026 **Full official text** Permit of up to six months for winter visitors and capital-strong short-stay investors who show funds, a Curaçao home or a yacht. (sources 1, 2, 3) #### What you must show and pay - Savings of at least XCG 36,000 (≈ $20,100) · Funds at disposal; alternatively proof of owning a house or apartment in Curaçao or a pleasure yacht of at least 10 metres, or a local bank guarantee of at least XCG 650,000 (≈ $363,000). (source 1) - A fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300) · Fee per application. (source 1) #### Requirements - The applicant is a hibernator or snowbird, or a high net worth investor staying up to six months. (sources 1, 2) - At least XCG 36,000 (≈ $20,100) in funds, or a house or apartment in Curaçao, or a pleasure yacht registered in Curaçao of at least 10 metres on the waterline. (source 1) - Fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300) per application. (source 1) - A bank guarantee of at least XCG 650,000 (≈ $363,000) from a local bank, not older than three months, can also show solvency. (source 1) - A copy of the passport photo page, with the passport valid for at least six months when applying. (source 1) - For each dependent family member: a separate short-stay application with proof of the family relationship. (source 1) - Apply online through the permit portal and pay at Maduro & Curiel's Bank or Banco di Caribe. (source 1) - The permit allows up to six months; hibernators cannot work for a local employer. (sources 1, 2) #### Stay - Stay of up to six months. - Initial permitted stay: 6 months. - Not renewable according to our source. #### Nationality All nationalities can apply. #### Work No local work. #### Family Dependent family members each apply for the short-stay permit. Checked 2026-10-10 ## Official sources 1. [Short stay: remote workers, hibernators and short-stay investors](https://immigrationcur.org/dep/kort-verblijf/) · Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao · checked 2026-10-11 2. [@HOME in Curaçao: frequently asked questions](https://athomeincuracao.com/faq/) · Government of Curaçao programme (Curaçao Tourist Board) · checked 2026-10-11 3. [Permits and declarations](https://immigrationcur.org/dep/vergunning-en-verklaring/) · Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao · checked 2026-10-11 ## Hibernator short stay and its alternatives | Route | Money needed | Stay | Work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hibernator short stay | Needs savings of XCG 36k+ ≈ $20k | 6 mo | No | | [Rentier permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/rentier/) | Fee XCG 1,865+ ≈ $1,040 | 3 yr, renewable | No | | [Pensioner permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/pensioner/) | Fee XCG 1,865+ ≈ $1,040 | 3 yr, renewable | No | | [Retiree permanent residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/mexico/permanent-resident-retiree/) Mexico | Needs income of MXN 134k+ a month ≈ $7,310 | – | Yes | | [Pensioner visa M](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/m-pensionado/) Colombia | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 3 yr | Yes | ## Questions people ask ### How much money do I need for the Hibernator short stay? Savings of at least XCG 36,000 (≈ $20,100). Funds at disposal; alternatively proof of owning a house or apartment in Curaçao or a pleasure yacht of at least 10 metres, or a local bank guarantee of at least XCG 650,000 (≈ $363,000). A fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300). Fee per application. ### How long can I stay on the Hibernator short stay? Stay of up to six months. ### How long does the Hibernator short stay take to process? The Admission Organisation has four months from the date of the application to decide. ### Can I work on the Hibernator short stay? No. No local work. ### Can I bring my family on the Hibernator short stay? Dependent family members each apply for the short-stay permit. ### Does the Hibernator short stay lead to permanent residence in Curaçao? Time on the Hibernator short stay doesn't count toward permanent residence in Curaçao. ## More in Curaçao [@HOME remote worker](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/remote-worker/) [Investor · indefinite](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/investor-indefinite/) [Investor · 3 years](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/investor-3y/) [Investor · 5 years](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/investor-5y/) [Sole proprietor permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/self-employed/) [Work permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/employee-permit/) [Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/student/) ## Retirement and live-on-savings visas elsewhere [🇨🇷 Pensionado residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/costa-rica/temporary-pensionado/) [🇦🇷 Pensioner residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/argentina/temporary-pensioner/) [🇺🇾 Retiree PR (Law 16.340)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uruguay/retiree-benefit-permanent/) [🇵🇦 Retired rentista](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/panama/rentista-retirado/) [🇪🇨 Retiree visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ecuador/temporary-jubilado/) [🇵🇪 Rentista residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/peru/rentista-resident/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated. ## How this was checked **Checked on 2026-10-10 against 3 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources. Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out. 1. [Short stay: remote workers, hibernators and short-stay investors](https://immigrationcur.org/dep/kort-verblijf/) · Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao · checked 2026-10-11 2. [@HOME in Curaçao: frequently asked questions](https://athomeincuracao.com/faq/) · Government of Curaçao programme (Curaçao Tourist Board) · checked 2026-10-11 3. [Permits and declarations](https://immigrationcur.org/dep/vergunning-en-verklaring/) · Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao · checked 2026-10-11 Tracked since 2026-10-10. 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