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Living In Cura\u00e7ao: An EscapeArtist Quick Take<\/strong>
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Immigration Requirements<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are not a Dutch citizen and want to live in Cura\u00e7ao you will need a residence permit.<\/a> One of the requirements to be able to receive such a permit are sufficient means of support. Without sufficient means of existence, the residence permit might be rejected.<\/p>\n

Pending the application procedure, the applicant has to remain outside Cura\u00e7ao in order to avoid rejection of the same. The authorities can take up to 4 months to decide whether to approve or reject the application.<\/p>\n

After approval of the application, a security deposit has to be paid, the amount depending on the country the applicant is originally from. This deposit will be returned upon final departure from Cura\u00e7ao.<\/p>\n

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Buying property In Cura\u00e7ao<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are no restrictions for foreigners buying a property in Cura\u00e7ao. Once you decided to come to this beautiful island and got your residence permit you can decide how you want to go about to own your property.<\/p>\n

You can either buy a property, which means actual ownership with yearly property taxes, or lease a property from the government. The time of lease is usually for 60 years. The fee is determined by several factors and remains the same until the end of the lease, at which point the government may extend the lease.<\/p>\n

Handpicked Related Content: Where To Buy Property In Cura\u00e7ao <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Working In Cura\u00e7ao<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Work Permit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you want to work in Cura\u00e7ao you will need a work permit. In order to obtain such a permit<\/a>, you need an employer to sponsor your work permit and initiate the application of the same.
\nInformation and application forms can be obtained at the following addresses:<\/p>\n

Directie Buitenlandse Betrekkingen (DBB)
\nFort Amsterdam 4, Willemstad, Cura\u00e7ao<\/p>\n

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Nieuwe Toelatingsorganisatie (NTO)
\nAmerikaan Business Center Building
\nMortiersweg 5, zijweg van Gosieweg, Willemstad, Cura\u00e7ao<\/p>\n

Tourists are not allowed to work or engage in any paid activity.<\/p>\n

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Finding A Job In Cura\u00e7ao<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are lots of job opportunities in Cura\u00e7ao, especially in the tourist sector. Networking is a great way to find out about available jobs as are different websites offering employment in Cura\u00e7ao.<\/p>\n

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Traveling\/Playing In Cura\u00e7ao<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Family Fun In Cura\u00e7ao<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cura\u00e7ao is a pleasant, safe place for families with children. You’ll find all the expected conveniences of home.<\/a> A small-town atmosphere prevails across the island. Food purchased at roadside snack bars (“Sn\u00e8ks”), the market, or anywhere else is safe to eat; the tap water is pure and drinkable. Larger supermarkets are well stocked with familiar foods from the U.S., South America, and Europe, as well as other items. In addition, we offer a breathtaking assortment of activities for fun Curacao family travel.
\nPlaces to visit with your family should include the Curacao Seaquarium, Horse Stables, Dolphin Academy, Ostrich Farm and Family Beaches<\/p>\n

Source: http:\/\/www.curacao.com\/Attractions-and-Restaurants\/Family-Fun<\/em><\/p>\n

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Diving And Snorkeling<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Curacao was chosen as a top 3 location for ‘Best Snorkeling’, ‘Best Shore Diving’ and ‘Best Macro Marine Life’ by the readers of Scuba Diving Magazine in their annual Reader’s Choice Awards.<\/p>\n

Divers and snorkelers never seem to be able to stop talking about the beauty of Cura\u00e7ao’s underwater world.<\/a> Let us assure you this is with good reason. We like to think there is no place in the world offering such great shore dives or opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the sea’s nature while snorkeling. Curacao snorkeling and diving encompass 40 different dive areas, which cover 65 individual sites.<\/p>\n

Source: http:\/\/www.curacao.com\/Attractions-and-Restaurants\/Diving-Snorkeling<\/p>\n

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Investing In Cura\u00e7ao<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Cura\u00e7ao’s Investment Climate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cura\u00e7ao offers investors:<\/p>\n