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Employment Permit (New)

Congratulations on the newest addition(s) to your staff core. The below information is required to begin the permit request process.

Appearance Requirements

Applicant must be present

Document Requirements
For the employer:

• Proof of labor registration of the current year;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
• Declaration form from our Department that the employee is currently off island. (Based on Art 3 section 2i of the National ordinance on  employment policy AB. 2013, GT no. 357( not older than 6 months)
• Proof of notification of vacancy, as stipulated in article 5 sub 5
Section C of the National ordinance on employment permits AB 2013, Gt no 357 (no older than 6 months)
• Newspaper ad with the date (no invoice).  In accordance with the Execution Policy  of the employment  permits  AB. 2013, GT no. 73  article 3 sub 2 Section h
• Completed application form, dated and signed. (information of possible counterpart must be mentioned here)
• Copy of the labor agreement to be entered into with the non-national (must state salary, duration, work period / hours and position). The labor agreement must be signed by both parties
• A Declaration from the Inspectorate of Taxes that the employer has an annual income of ANG. 36.000, or more (for sole proprietorship  & private household only)
• Payroll taxes receipts-(Wage taxes, AVBZ, Turnover, and ToT)
• SZV receipt-and overview printout from SZV for Premium paid for the current month.

For the non-national:
• Copy of the whole passport of the non-national (valid for at least 3 months or more)
• A recent passport picture of the non-national (no older than 6 months)
• Educational Background form;
• Original notarized diplomas copies (Original notary stamp & seal) Diplomas, certificates and reference letters of the non-national and all other evidence of qualifications and experience for the work to be performed. These original notarized diplomas must be translated in English or Dutch by a certified translator.
• Proof of payment of the processing fee
• Third parties submitting documents on behalf of the employer must have proper written authorization from the employer they represent and identifications
Application Form(s)
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All businesses registered on St. Maarten

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