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Sint Maarten Family Reunification - Child

12 facts quoted from the official source

For a dependent child joining a Dutch or non-Dutch legal resident in Sint Maarten.

Route type
Family
Can bring
parents
from the official record
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Birth Certificate Age Years MaxThe date of issue cannot be older than 3 years.
  • Birth Certificate RequiredOriginal Birth Certificate, legalised or with apostille, not older than 3 years.
  • Character and securityCertificate of Good Conduct not older than 6 months from the place where the applicant resided for the last 6 months.
  • Police Clearance Age Months MaxCertificate of Good Conduct not older than 6 months.
  • School Registration RequiredSchool registration letter for the children.
  • Sponsor Income Evidence RequiredGuarantor's job letter, bank statements for the last 3 months, pay slips for the last 2 months and tax declaration.
  • Custody Order If Parent Stays AbroadIf one parent stays in the country of origin, proof of custody is required and the court decision must be registered at the Court on Sint Maarten.
  • Translation or legalisationIf not issued in Sint Maarten, it must be translated into English or Dutch by a sworn translator.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentCopy valid Passport; all pages and the bio page must be in colour.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryOriginal Birth Certificate not older than 3 years; school registration letter for the children; if a parent stays in the country of origin, proof of custody is required.
  • Official source basisOriginal Birth Certificate not older than 3 years; school registration letter for the children; if a parent stays in the country of origin, proof of custody is required.
  • Report summaryOriginal Birth Certificate not older than 3 years; school registration letter for the children; if a parent stays in the country of origin, proof of custody is required.
Family

Who you can bring

parents
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sint Maarten?
The official source states: For a dependent child joining a Dutch or non-Dutch legal resident in Sint Maarten.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official sintmaartengov.org page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source sintmaartengov.orgLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Sint Maarten government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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