The @HOME program is eligible for three target groups (all nationalities can apply).

1. Remote workers/digital nomads
2. Hibernators/snowbirds
3. Investors

What are remote workers/digital nomads?

Remote workers: workers who divide their time between home and other destinations.

Digital nomads: a particular category of remote worker and are not fixed to any particular location (they live where they work and change destination).

The @HOME in Curaçao programs accepts applications for both remote workers and digitals nomads.

To be eligible, you must prove that you can work location-independently using telecommunications technologies.

In addition, you will need to prove that you fit under any one of the three following categories:

• You work for an employer registered in a foreign country and you have a contract with that employer;
• You conduct business activity for a company that is registered in a foreign country and of which you are a partner/shareholder;
• You offer freelance or consulting services to clients, whose permanent establishments are in a foreign country, and with whom you have contracts.

For the first category, the legislation does not distinguish between public or private sector employers. Therefore, you will be eligible whether your employer is a private company, a public sector agency (e.g., government or regulatory body), or a non-profit organization. It is important that you have a contract of employment with the employer, and you can work remotely using telecommunications technologies.

Please note: It is not permitted to work or be employed for a local company/employer when you are applying. It is also not permitted to work for a local company/employer once your temporary permit is successful.

2nd: What are hibernators or snowbirds?

Hibernators: a person, often self-employed, who searches a warm geographic climate to work. They change geographic locations as weather conditions change.

Snowbirds: a term most used in Canada – is a person who migrates from colder regions such as North America or Europe to warmer southern locales, typically during the winter season. Snowbirds are usually retirees wishing to avoid the snow and cold winter climates but return to their country of origin to reunite with friends and family. Snowbirds stay in a different place than where they normally live. Usually this is in a different (predominantly warm) climate for longer than 5 weeks. An important point is that it a temporary residence.

If the person owns a property on the island, he/she can also apply for this category.

3rd: What are investors?

What requirements do I have to meet if I am a “High net worth investor”?

If you are a “High net worth investor”, then you will have to meet the following requirements:

• Present official documents that you have made or intend to make a business investment of at least ANG 500.000, -.
• Have sufficient financial resources at your disposal to meet the obligations arising from the investment.
• A private health insurance policy (once you get approval on your application, you must get a local private health insurance).

For more information as well as the application form please visit: www.dcsx.cw/the-curacao-investor-permit-program.

To facilitate the stay of “High net worth investors” wishing to reside in Curaçao for a period of more than 6 months per year, the Government of Curaçao has issued the “Guidelines Investors Permit 2014”. These guidelines will help you understand the conditions and requirements to successfully attain an investors permit. The goal of the “Guidelines Investors Permit” is to facilitate investments in Curaçao (among others, purchase of real property or making a business investment) by “High net worth” foreigners, thus contributing to the economy of Curaçao.

For short stay periods (6 months) as a remote worker or as a hibernator: you will not become a resident of Curaçao.

For the investor permit, it depends on the investment made and based on that investment one becomes a resident and can stay 1, 3, or 5 years or indefinitely (for more information see www.athomeincuracao.com/investors/ under requirements).

Applications are now open and can be accessed via the online portal www.athomeincuracao.com.
You can apply in Dutch, English or Spanish.

Note: Applications must be submitted when staying/living abroad. In case you are on Curaçao as a tourist and still within your allowed tourist stay (within 90 days of the allowed tourist stay), you can submit your application while being on the island.

Should you have any questions and/or concerns, then do not hesitate to contact us via info@athomeincuracao.com or info@immigrationcur.org.

1. For a remote worker or digital nomad the total costs per application are ANG 535, – or ± 294,- USD (fill the circle “Kort Verblijf”).
2. For a hibernator/snowbird the total costs are: ANG 535, – (fill the circle “Kort Verblijf”).
3. For an investor the total costs for a 1 year stay are ANG 635, -. (fill the circle “Eerste verzoek (doel rentenier/ investeerder/ eigen bedrijf/ gepensioneerd”).

Note: The investor permit is a separate policy and more information on the application and investment amount can be found on www.athomeincuracao.com/investors/ under requirements).

The payment of the amount due in fees and costs must be made to The Maduro & Curiel’s Bank N.V., Account number 31967908 of the Ministry of Finance. Regarding the Curaçao Admissions Office, stating your name and first name, fully in accordance with your passport. The payment order is available as attachment D on the digital application form. For international transfers, please use the following bank details: BIC/Swift: MCBKCWCU.
In case of an international payment, the admission office must receive the full amount due. Costs of the international transaction in connection with exchange differences and administration costs are at your own expense.

You must upload the proof of payment obtained from your transfer (online banking etc.) and fill in the required information in the open fields.

The application will take about 2 weeks to process.

Yes, every applicant must submit their own application electronically. Families can apply under this program. There is no family bundle fee. Family members need to apply under the main applicant (main provider). Each family member 12 years and older have to sign their application as indicated on the form.

No broker or other representative can sign on your behalf.

The remote worker’s permit grants you 6 months of stay and you are eligible for an extension of another 6 months. Therefore, a remote worker could stay for a maximum of 1 year in Curaçao. Note that a remote worker will not become a resident after this year.
As a hibernator, you can also stay up to 6 months.

As a “High net worth investor” (depending on the amount invested) you can stay 1, 3, and 5 years or for an indefinite period. For more information on the investor permit please see our section on investors permits.

As a foreigner, it is not allowed to participate on the local labor market. Remote workers/Digital Nomads are not permitted to work or be employed by a local company/employer. If a foreigner wants to settle here permanently (e.g., to work or work on the local market), he/she must submit a regular application for a temporary residence permit with an application for a work permit and fulfill all requirements.

As a remote worker or digital nomad one can continue doing the work for either or conduct business activities for:

• An employer registered in a foreign country;
• A company that is registered in a foreign country;
• Or as a freelance or consultant offering services mostly to clients, whose permanent establishments are in a foreign country, and with whom you have contracts/work assignments.

All this can be done once the temporary residence permit as a remote worker has been issued. The remote worker/digital nomad can do this from the comfort of a hotel room, apartment or lying on the beach.

As a hibernator, one can enjoy our lovely island for the length of their stay but is not eligible to work or employed by a local company/employer.

Yes, you can rent/buy a car or apartment/house locally, hire a local service provider and buy or hire any other product or service necessary for your period in Curaçao.

Yes, you can apply for multiple workers in your company, but you will have to do this individually.

Families can apply under this program. There is no family bundle fee. Family members need to apply under the main applicant (main provider). Each family member 12 years and older has to sign their application as indicated on the form.

Passengers traveling from a high-risk country, region or place must undergo a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure and fill in the Passenger Locator Card (PLC Card) at www.dicardcuraçao.com.

Curaçao is internationally considered a low-risk country. Passengers traveling from a high-risk country, region or place must undergo a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure and fill in the Passenger Locator Card (PLC Card) at www.dicardcuraçao.com.

Passengers traveling from a low-risk country, region or place are only required to fill in the Passenger Locator Card (PLC Card) at www.dicardcuraçao.com.

For more information on the ranking list of countries for Curaçao please visit:www.gobiernu.cw/corona-travel-to-curacao/ in Curaçao. For updates, please visit www.curacao.com

Yes, you will need to have a government issued passport. This passport cannot be expired.

Yes, you can travel in and out of Curaçao any time during your stay within the length/period of approval of your application.

Yes, you may bring them. You will have to include them in your application and pay the necessary fees.

You will not be required to pay Curaçao Income Tax.

There are several telecommunications providers on the island with various packages on offer for personal internet. Please visit: https://discoverflow.co/curacao/

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the island including restaurants, cafes, hotels, shops, malls, and a big part of Willemstad (Punda and Otrabanda).

Curaçao has reliable private taxi services available for your convenience at the airport and various locations throughout the island.

Curaçao is a polyglot society. The official languages are Dutch, Papiamentu and English. Spanish is also very common on the island. Please note that Dutch is the sole language for all administration and legal matters.