Can an EU citizen live in St Maarten?

As you know, the Netherlands is a member of the European Union, so EU citizens will not need to worry about obtaining St Maarten permanent residency permits and visas to migrate to St Maarten.



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General requirements of Official documents to apply for St. Maarten permanent residency
  1. Passport.
  2. Character clearance certificate from the police department.
  3. Birth Certificates.
  4. Adoption records for adopted infants/teens.
  5. Marriage Certificates.
  6. Police clearance certificates.
  7. Employment letters.
  8. Bank statements.


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Anyone can own property on St. Maarten. Furthermore, there are no annual property taxes, no personal capital gains taxes and St. Maarten is a duty free port making the owning of real estate here all the more appealing.

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Sint-Maarten is not considered as European territory. It is not part of the Schengen area, it is an independent state that is connected to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. For French citizens arriving at the Grand Case Esperance airport (code SFG), on the French side, a valid identity card is sufficient.

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Sint Maarten vs. Saint Martin … one beautiful Caribbean island with two completely different vibes. Sint Maarten is located on the Dutch side, and Saint Maarten is on the French side.

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Some of the safest islands to venture to in the Caribbean include Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, The British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Martinique, Montserrat, and St Barts. Check out our article: Living in the Caribbean – The Pros and Cons You Need to Know.

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There is violent crime amongst members of the illegal drugs world, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take sensible precautions. Avoid remote areas at night. Do not take valuables to the beach.

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Is St Maarten safe to travel alone? Yes, St Maarten is generally considered safe to travel alone. However, as with any destination, it is important to exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings. Be sure to research the area before you travel and take the necessary safety precautions.

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