Buy a Property in Curacao and Get Residency

There are several ways to obtain residency in Curacao, including by buying a property. The good news is that real estate purchase is also covered by the golden visa program. Based on the investment you want to make you can qualify for temporary or permanent residency.

Below, our local specialists explain all the options you have if you want to buy a house in Curacao. We are at your disposal if you want to apply for residency by property investment.

Options when buying a property in Curacao to obtain residency

One of the best investments in golden visa countries that enable the residency option is the real estate acquisition. Curacao offers 3 options if you want to buy a house or apartment, depending on the type of residence permit you are interested in. Here they are:

• Invest minimum USD 280,000 if you want to obtain a residence permit with a 3-year validity period;
• Buy a house of at least USD 420,000 for a residence card that has a validity of 5 years;
• Pay minimum USD 838,000 for a permanent residence permit.

These amounts are the values associated with buying a property in Curacao and getting residency. Please note that each of them also has specific benefits.

Conditions to buy a house in Curacao and get residency

If you decide on the golden visa scheme, you need to meet several requirements upon the acquisition of a property in Curacao, namely:

• you need to have the money when buying a house in Curacao;
• you must also have funds to sustain your stay on the Dutch island, apart from the money dedicated to the investment;
• a clean criminal record is essential when applying for residency by investment program;
• you must possess valid health insurance when moving to the island.

Another important condition is for you to be able to prove that the funds destined for the investment are obtained from a legitimate source. Our golden visa consultants can offer more information on proving the legitimacy of money. They will also guide you on the papers you can use in this sense.

Can I buy a property in Curacao outside the golden visa program?

This is one of the most frequent questions we get. The answer is yes, you can also buy a house or apartment in Curacao the usual way. The main difference between the two acquisition options are:

• when buying the property through the usual pathway, you are not conditioned to invest a certain amount of money;
• when choosing the residency program, you can obtain a residence permit that has a different validity period, depending on your investment option;
• the golden visa also allows you to move with your immediate family or better said, you will all receive residence permits.

Please note that no matter how you plan to relocate to Curacao, applications are filed with the Unit Supervision of Foreign Nationals and Border Control, through the Admission Office.

The main benefits of buying a property to get residency in Curacao

If you choose the residency by investment program, living in Curacao for 5 consecutive years will enable you to apply for Dutch citizenship. As mentioned earlier, Curacao is a Dutch territory that comes with another great benefit: free visa travel to approximately 180 countries.

Buying a property in Curacao is not the only option to access the program, so you can also apply for a golden visa if you are a business person, for example. What this scheme does not offer is direct citizenship. However, our advisors can guide you towards other citizenship by investment countries in which you acquire a property or invest in a business.

Feel free to contact us and get all the information you need to buy a property in Curacao and get residency.