The Ministry of Justice is pleased to announce the official launch of its new Foreigners Management
System (FMS) Online Platform, a major milestone in the modernization and digital transformation of Sint
Maarten’s immigration services.
Developed and implemented by the Immigration and Border Protection Service (IBPS), the new platform
reflects the Ministry’s commitment to delivering smarter, faster, and more secure public services while
improving the experience of residents, employers, legal representatives, and other stakeholders who rely
on immigration services.
“This new platform is about making government services work better for our community,” said Minister of
Justice Nathalie M. Tackling. “It provides a simpler, more efficient way for applicants to submit and track
their immigration applications while strengthening the quality and security of our services.”
Accessible via https://services.sintmaartengov.org (navigate to Justice section and click Residence
Permit Application), the new online portal replaces previously manual and fragmented processes with a
centralized digital system designed to streamline immigration procedures, strengthen data security, and
significantly improve operational efficiency.
Through the implementation of the Foreigners Management System, the Immigration and Border
Protection Service will benefit from a centralized and secure digital immigration database, faster
processing and more efficient decision-making, improved accuracy in recordkeeping and case
management, enhanced collaboration with key government partners, including the Department of Labor
Affairs and the Civil Registry, and increased transparency and improved customer service for applicants
and employers.
The launch of the FMS forms part of the Government of Sint Maarten’s broader digital transformation
agenda and demonstrates the Ministry of Justice’s continued commitment to innovation, modernization,
and service excellence.
The new FMS Online Portal has been designed to make accessing immigration services easier, faster, and
more convenient than ever before.
Using the platform is simple. Applicants can register by creating a secure online account, complete and
submit their application along with the required supporting documents electronically, and track the status
of their application online anytime, from anywhere.
By digitizing the application process, the platform reduces paperwork, minimizes processing delays, and
provides applicants with the convenience of managing their immigration applications from their home or
office.
The Ministry encourages all employers, applicants, legal representatives, and members of the public who
utilize immigration services to visit the new portal and familiarize themselves with its features.
The Immigration and Border Protection Service remains committed to providing efficient, transparent,
and customer-focused services while continuing to modernize its operations in line with international best
practices.
The new Foreigners Management System (FMS) Online Portal can be accessed at
https://services.sintmaartengov.org by navigating to the Justice section and clicking Residence
Permit Application.
Additional guidance on using the new FMS Online Portal will be shared to support users throughout the
transition. The Ministry of Justice thanks the public for its continued cooperation and looks forward to
delivering a more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly immigration experience through the new
Foreigners Management System.