Goal: Own Business/Self-Employed Entrepreneur

The Rib’e Lugá program offers the opportunity to apply for a temporary residence permit for the purpose of starting your own business/becoming a self-employed entrepreneur. With this permit, you may legally reside and work in Curaçao through your sole proprietorship. This permit will be valid for one (1) year.

Only applications submitted via the digital portal in the prescribed manner, upon payment of the required fees and charges, will be processed

Requirements
You may apply for a permit for the purpose of operating your own business/as a self-employed entrepreneur if you meet the following conditions:

• You arrived in Curaçao before November 13, 2025;
• You do not pose a threat to public order or safety;
• You intend to establish your own business;

To substantiate the aforementioned conditions and in accordance with your purpose of stay as a business owner/self-employed entrepreneur, you must submit certain requirements in accordance with the Rib’e Luga policy. [Click here] for the required documents.

Duration of the temporary residence permit:
If you select “own business/self-employed” as your purpose, you have the option to apply for a temporary residence permit valid for 1 year.

The costs are listed below:

• 1 year XCG   635,-

Documents required for submitting your temporary residence permit application online
To submit your application online for Rib’e Lugá, you will need the following documents:

• TO application form (this is filled out digitally in the portal);
• Proof of entry before November 13, 2025;

• Proof of payment of fees and charges;
• Copy of passport (valid at the time of submission);
• Personal CRIB number

• Entrepreneur’s declaration bearing an XCG adhesive stamp. 10.00;

• Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for those aged 18 and older (not older than 3 months);
• Copy of birth certificate (not older than 1 year, with apostille);

Important information regarding renewal

The applicant must submit a copy of the registration with the Chamber of Commerce, the (application for) business license, and the company’s CRIB number no later than 6 months after the license is issued, and must demonstrate that your business:

• Is actually active;
• Generates stable, regular, and sufficient income;
• Has paid the taxes owed.

When submitting your application, follow these steps:

1. Submit an online application via TO’s digital portal, including uploading all required documents:
2. Review of the submitted application for a residence permit by TO;
3. Receipt of a decision granting or denying the application. If the application is granted:
4. Payment of the security deposit;
5. Taking out local health insurance for the duration of the decision (at least 1 year);
6. Schedule an appointment to pick up the temporary residence permit. To make an appointment [click here];
7. Submission of the required documents upon issuance;
8. Register with Curaçao Population Registry, Kranshi. You must make an appointment for this;
9. Apply for a business license at MEO.