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Sint Maarten

19 immigration routes

Sint Maarten sits in Caribbean. Its immigration system runs 19 distinct routes — led by study, family and independent means, each set out in official law. All 19 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.

Immigration routes
19across 11 route categories, each set out in official law
Source-cited routes
19 of 19cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
Largest category
Study4 of the 19 routes — see them under Study below
Region
Caribbean
Capital
Philipsburg
Population
43,923
Official language
English, French · +1
Currency
ANG
Time zone
UTC-04:00
Source-cited pathways

Immigration routes

All 19 routes, grouped by purpose — 19 of 19 cite an official government source directly.

Work

1 route

Investment

1 route

For an applicant investing at least XCG 900,000 in a Sint Maarten business, real estate, or a combination, and realising the stated intention within 12 months.

Official government source: sintmaartengov.org · checked 2026-07-26

Business & self-employment

1 route

Study

4 routes

Family

4 of 4 say who you can bring
4 routes

Independent means

2 routes

Residence-based status

1 route

For an applicant with five years of uninterrupted legal residence in Sint Maarten, income and good-conduct evidence.

Official government source: sintmaartengov.org · checked 2026-07-26

Free movement

2 routes

Short stay & visit

1 route

Ancestry & return

1 route

Other & special

1 route

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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