The sunny Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has extended an invitation to remote workers to work and live there for up to a year.
The @Home in Curaçao program will allow successful applicants to stay for up to six months initially, and they are eligible for an extension of a further six months. However, applicants must fulfill particular criteria.
The program is open to all nationalities in three categories – remote workers/digital nomads, hibernators/snowbirds, and investors. Remote workers and digital nomads must prove their ability to work independently using telecommunications technologies, thereby not being subject to local income taxes. They must work for an employer registered in a foreign country or conduct business as a partner or shareholder of a company registered in a foreign country. The third category includes freelancers or consultants who service clients with permanent establishments in a foreign country, under existing contracts.
Applicants in the remote worker/digital nomad category pay a $294 (€250) fee, with an application processing time of approximately two weeks. Furthermore, families can also apply under this program. Those traveling from a high-risk country or area must take a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure and fill in a Passenger Locator Card. Additionally, they must show proof of a flight booked back home and possess valid international travel insurance. For more information about the @Home in Curaçao program, visit the Government of Curaçao’s website here.
Travelers to Curaçao can enjoy the island’s thriving art and culinary scenes, along with its captivating caves and hidden beaches. Moreover, it offers exceptional snorkeling and diving opportunities, known for its vibrant multicultural community and colorful streets. However, for those seeking long-term stays in the Caribbean, other islands such as the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, Dominica, and Antigua and Barbuda also offer similar opportunities.
