Caracao (Caribbean)

Also known as the At Home in Curaçao (@Home in Curaçao) program, the government introduced the digital nomad visa to welcome remote workers a couple of years ago.

Curaçao’s digital nomad visa allows remote workers to live on the island for six months with the option to renew it for another six months. It’s also important to note that living on the island for a year does not grant you residency. You also do not classify as a tax resident, so you will not owe local taxes on your income.

The application process and requirements are quite easy and lenient, making this one of the few digital nomad visas widely available to many remote workers.

You may bring a spouse and dependents with you. To apply, you will need to put their information on your application.

Curaçao Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay

• Work Remotely – You must earn a livable income working for a company, own a business, or have freelance clients located outside of Curaçaco

• Health Insurance – You must have health insurance coverage in Curaçao

• Clean Criminal Record – You cannot have marks on your criminal record

• Residential Address in Curaçao – You must have accommodations booked or a residential lease on the island

• It’s important to note that there is no minimum income requirement, and the cost of living in Curaçao is among the lowest in the Caribbean.

• Processing Time – 2-3 weeks

• Visa Fee – $294

• Visa Duration – 12 months

• Tax – No

• Permanent Residency - No

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Gather Documents

• Copy of Passport Bio Page

• Proof of Remote Work

• Proof of Health Insurance

• Certified Criminal Background Check

• Residential Address in Curaçao (Lease or Booking)

• Return Plane Ticket from Curaçao

• Motivation Letter

Digitize these documents and have them ready to upload to the application platform.

Important: If you require an entry visa to Curaçao, then you must apply for one at an embassy or consulate to enter the country before you submit your @HomeinCuraçao application.

Step 2: Pay Application Fee

There is a $264 application fee for the Curaçao digital nomad visa. You must pay this before submitting your application.

This can be paid via bank transfer and must include your full name as it appears on your passport.

Make sure to keep the receipt and proof of payment to submit with your application.

Step 3: Submit Application

Fill out all of the necessary information and attach your documents, including the proof of payment for the application fee.

Once you’re finished, sign the application electronically and submit it!

Step 4: Wait for Approval

It will take about two weeks to receive an answer about the acceptance of your digital nomad visa application.