Obtain Legal Residency in St. Maarten Through Real Estate
SO YOU BOUGHT A PROPERTY IN ST. MAARTEN…
Often times, in our day-to-day interactions with colleagues in the real estate sector, as well vacation home-owners that have their primary home abroad, we run into this scenario. Many people that have purchased real estate on the island don’t even realize that this may give them the option to apply and likely qualify to obtain legal residency on the island. Having legal residency on the island is helpful if you wish to transition into a more “permanent” Caribbean lifestyle – not to mention, it’ll save you the long lines at the airport on arrival!
As the most recognized immigration services provider on the island, we at BrightPath are happy to provide you with the services required. However, it is important that you gather your paperwork to start the process. Below is a checklist with the items you’ll need to have on hand to start the process:
- A color copy of your passport, all pages included
- Original birth certificate, legalized by a Dutch Embassy or bearing an apostille stamp. Neither item can have a date of issue older than 3 years. If issued in a language other than Dutch or English, a certified translation will be required
- Original police record issued within the past 6 months. Also, if issued in a language other than Dutch or English, a certified translation will be required
- If married, widowed, and/or divorced: Original marriage/death and/or divorce certificate, legalized by a Dutch Embassy or bearing an apostille stamp. Neither item can have a date of issue older than 3 years. If issued in a language other than Dutch or English, a certified translation will be required
- Evidence by way of deed of transfer that a property has been purchased in St Maarten for an amount equal or greater to USD 255,000
As an added service, we can also assist in obtaining the required certificates and/or related legalizations depending on your country of origin.
Do you have any questions?