Sint Maarten (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) visas
Sint Maarten Visa Atlas coverage is based on the Government of Sint Maarten service catalogue, Online Services portal and Justice Services pages for Immigration and Border Protection Service permits. The current packet confirms locally administered residence, employee, family formation, student, intern, director, investor, temporary-residency, extension, landing, re-entry and definitive-leave permit handling, but it remains lite because the reviewed public packet does not expose a complete visitor-visa matrix or every downstream checklist in one stable immigration portal.
6 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Government of Sint Maarten - Justice Services ↗ · Government of Sint Maarten
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Immigration and Border Protection Service (IBPS) — Official Sint Maarten service authority publishing residence, employee, family, student, intern, director, investor, re-entry, landing and definitive-leave permit service pages.
- Government of Sint Maarten Online Services (Online Services) — Official online-services portal for Justice services including resident permit application, declaration of conduct, group application sessions and immigration re-entry or definitive-departure services.
Visa routes (6)
First Time Employee Permit
Sint Maarten first-time residence-permit route for an employee whose work basis is supported by labour and employment evidence.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
First Time Family Formation Permit
Sint Maarten first-time residence-permit route for family formation or family reunion with a Dutch or non-Dutch citizen sponsor.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
First Time Student or Intern Permit
Sint Maarten first-time residence-permit handling for students and interns with school, internship, institution and financial evidence.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Director or Investor Permit
Sint Maarten first-time residence-permit handling for director and investor cases using company, registration, licence, funds and investment evidence.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Temporary Residency Permit
Sint Maarten temporary-residency permit handling for first-time applications, extensions and changes of conditions.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Residency, Landing, Re-Entry and Definitive Leave Permits
Sint Maarten official handling for residency permits plus landing, re-entry and definitive-leave permit services.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Sint Maarten (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) have?+
We cover 6 Sint Maarten (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) visa routes in these categories: sponsored work, family, study, investor, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Sint Maarten (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 6 Sint Maarten (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 3 are employer-sponsored.
Which Sint Maarten (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Sint Maarten (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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