Document checklist
Germany → Sint Maarten: First Time Student Permit
What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.
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Required documents
6 itemsIdentity
Completed residence permit application (Model 1, first-time application)
RequiredA first-time residence permit application, called Model 1, through the Immigration and Border Protection Service's online portal or in person. Each application model has its own list of documents to attach.
Copy of your passport, all pages
RequiredA copy of every page of your passport, with the photo page in color.
Source: Government of Sint Maarten, Immigration and Border Protection Service: First Time Student Permit
Legalized birth certificate, not older than 3 years
RequiredAn original birth certificate, legalized or carrying an apostille stamp, translated into Dutch or English, and issued no more than 3 years before you apply.
Source: Government of Sint Maarten, Immigration and Border Protection Service: First Time Student Permit
Financial
Proof of income (bank letter)
RequiredA bank letter showing you (or whoever supports you) have enough income to cover your stay. The page does not publish a set amount.
Source: Government of Sint Maarten, Immigration and Border Protection Service: First Time Student Permit
Purpose of travel
School registration letter
RequiredA letter from your school confirming you are registered to study there.
Source: Government of Sint Maarten, Immigration and Border Protection Service: First Time Student Permit
Other
Police record, no older than 6 months
RequiredAn original police record (certificate of good conduct) from your home country or country of residence, issued no more than 6 months before you apply, translated into Dutch or English.
Source: Government of Sint Maarten, Immigration and Border Protection Service: First Time Student Permit
Why applications on this route get refused
Documents that are unclear, incomplete, or not legible
Documents must be submitted in PDF format only, and must be legible and clearly show the required information, or the application cannot be processed.
How to avoid it: Scan every document clearly and check that all text is readable before you upload it.
Police record or birth certificate not properly translated or legalized
Your police record and birth certificate must be legalized (or carry an apostille) and translated into Dutch or English, and must meet the age limits (6 months for the police record, 3 years for the birth certificate).
How to avoid it: Get these documents translated and legalized well before you apply, and check the dates are within the limits.
Waiting for a decision while already on the island
First-time applicants must wait for the decision on their residency application abroad, not on Sint Maarten.
How to avoid it: Submit your application and remain outside Sint Maarten until you receive a decision, unless the Immigration and Border Protection Service tells you otherwise.
Sources
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