Work Permit (employment-based residence)
Work Permit (employment-based residence) is a residence route in Sint Maarten (العمل). Employer obtains work permit (Ministry VSA) after labour-market test; residence via Immigration & Border Protection Service
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive (top ~47.5%)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | العمل |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | — |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | — |
| إقامة دائمة | 5 |
| الجنسية | 5 |
| العمل | yes |
| الأهلية | all |
| الضريبة | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive (top ~47.5%) |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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