Curaçao · Nomad / Remote work
Curaçao @HOME remote worker
First stay: 6 mo
Short-stay permit for remote workers (@HOME in Curaçao)
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Key facts
@HOME remote worker is a nomad / remote work route for Curaçao. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- XCG 535 ≈ $300
- First stay
- 6 mo
Cost, time and long term
Government feesXCG 535 ≈ $300
- XCG 535 (≈ $300)Fee per application for a short-stay remote worker permit.
RenewalRenewable, 1 year max
The permit allows six months and can be extended once by another six months, so the most you can stay is one year.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
A remote worker does not become a resident of Curaçao, so this stay does not lead to permanent residence.
ProcessingOfficial timeline
The Admission Organisation has four months from the date of the application to decide.
Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao
Where to applyFrom 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
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 1 year in total
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Applications are made from outside Curaçao, not after arriving
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant works remotely for a foreign-based employer, for their own business in the home country or for foreign clients.
- The applicant does not work for a local company, before or after the permit is granted.
What you must show1
- Fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300) per application.
Documents5
- A copy of the passport photo page, with the passport valid for at least six months when applying.
- Proof of means of subsistence: a recent assignment statement if the applicant has an own business in the home country.
- Or a recent statement from the employer in the home country.
- Or a recent certified copy of the employment contract.
- For each dependent family member: a separate short-stay application with proof of the family relationship.
Steps2
- Apply online through the permit portal and pay at Maduro & Curiel's Bank or Banco di Caribe.
- The immigration office has four months to decide, though the programme quotes about two weeks; a first application is decided from abroad.
After you arrive1
- The permit allows up to six months, and the @HOME programme allows one extension of six months, for a maximum of one year.
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 1 year 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 Tax records checked
Full official text
Permit of up to six months for people who work remotely for an employer or clients abroad, with no local work, extendable once and not leading to residence. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300) · Fee per application for a short-stay remote worker permit. 1
Requirements
- The applicant works remotely for a foreign-based employer, for their own business in the home country or for foreign clients. 1 2
- The applicant does not work for a local company, before or after the permit is granted. 2
- Fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300) per application. 1
- A copy of the passport photo page, with the passport valid for at least six months when applying. 1
- Proof of means of subsistence: a recent assignment statement if the applicant has an own business in the home country. 1
- Or a recent statement from the employer in the home country. 1
- Or a recent certified copy of the employment contract. 1
- For each dependent family member: a separate short-stay application with proof of the family relationship. 1
- Apply online through the permit portal and pay at Maduro & Curiel's Bank or Banco di Caribe. 1 2
- The immigration office has four months to decide, though the programme quotes about two weeks; a first application is decided from abroad. 1 2
- The permit allows up to six months, and the @HOME programme allows one extension of six months, for a maximum of one year. 1 2
Stay
- Stay of up to six months, extendable once by six months; the remote worker does not become a resident.
- Initial permitted stay: 6 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
All nationalities can apply; Dutch and US citizens can request a judicial declaration instead.
Work
Remote work for employers or clients abroad; local employment is not allowed.
Family
Dependent family members each apply for the short-stay permit.
Official sources
- Short stay: remote workers, hibernators and short-stay investors · Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao · checked 2026-10-11
- @HOME in Curaçao: frequently asked questions · Government of Curaçao programme (Curaçao Tourist Board) · checked 2026-10-11
@HOME remote worker and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| @HOME remote worker | – | 6 mo, renewable | Yes |
| Digital nomad visa V Colombia | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 2 yr | Remote only |
| Remote worker stay Costa Rica | Needs income from $3,000 a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Brazil | Needs income of $1,500+ a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad residence Argentina | – | 6 mo, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the @HOME remote worker?
A fee of XCG 535 (≈ $300). Fee per application for a short-stay remote worker permit.
How long can I stay on the @HOME remote worker?
Stay of up to six months, extendable once by six months; the remote worker does not become a resident.
How long does the @HOME remote worker take to process?
The Admission Organisation has four months from the date of the application to decide.
Can I work on the @HOME remote worker?
Yes. Remote work for employers or clients abroad; local employment is not allowed.
Can I bring my family on the @HOME remote worker?
Dependent family members each apply for the short-stay permit.
Does the @HOME remote worker lead to permanent residence in Curaçao?
Time on the @HOME remote worker doesn't count toward permanent residence in Curaçao.
How are @HOME remote worker holders taxed in Curaçao?
No special regime in our records is tied to the @HOME remote worker. The standard rules apply: 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.
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Digital nomad / remote work visas elsewhere
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Short stay: remote workers, hibernators and short-stay investors · Toelatingsorganisatie Curaçao, Ministry of Justice of Curaçao · checked 2026-10-11
- @HOME in Curaçao: frequently asked questions · Government of Curaçao programme (Curaçao Tourist Board) · checked 2026-10-11
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