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Sint Maarten Residence Permit - Rentier

8 facts quoted from the official source

For a rentier able to demonstrate sufficient independent resources through bank statements and assets.

Route type
Independent means
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityCertificate of Good Conduct not older than 6 months the place where resided for the last 6 months (if not issued in Sint Maarten must be translated into English or Dutch by a sworn translator)checked 2026-08-03 · Government of Sint Maarten, Approved requirement list 2025 FINAL, p. 6; checked 3 August 2026
  • Police Clearance Age Months MaxCertificate of Good Conduct not older than 6 months the place where resided for the last 6 months (if not issued in Sint Maarten must be translated into English or Dutch by a sworn translator)checked 2026-08-03 · Government of Sint Maarten, Approved requirement list 2025 FINAL, p. 6; checked 3 August 2026
  • Sufficient Independent Means RequiredOfficial Pension Letter from the relevant pension authority or institution, along with recent bank statements reflecting pension deposits and other assets, if applicable.checked 2026-08-03 · Government of Sint Maarten, Approved requirement list 2025 FINAL, p. 6; checked 3 August 2026
  • Translation or legalisationCertificate of Good Conduct not older than 6 months the place where resided for the last 6 months (if not issued in Sint Maarten must be translated into English or Dutch by a sworn translator)checked 2026-08-03 · Government of Sint Maarten, Approved requirement list 2025 FINAL, p. 6; checked 3 August 2026
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 bio page must be in colored)checked 2026-08-03 · Government of Sint Maarten, Approved requirement list 2025 FINAL, p. 6; checked 3 August 2026
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryOfficial Pension Letter from the relevant pension authority or institution, along with recent bank statements reflecting pension deposits and other assets, if applicable.checked 2026-08-03 · Government of Sint Maarten, Approved requirement list 2025 FINAL, p. 6; checked 3 August 2026
  • Official source basisOfficial Pension Letter from the relevant pension authority or institution, along with recent bank statements reflecting pension deposits and other assets, if applicable.checked 2026-08-03 · Government of Sint Maarten, Approved requirement list 2025 FINAL, p. 6; checked 3 August 2026
  • Report summaryOfficial Pension Letter from the relevant pension authority or institution, along with recent bank statements reflecting pension deposits and other assets, if applicable.checked 2026-08-03 · Government of Sint Maarten, Approved requirement list 2025 FINAL, p. 6; checked 3 August 2026
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Sint Maarten?
The official source states: For a rentier able to demonstrate sufficient independent resources through bank statements and assets.

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

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 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.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

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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