2026 Confirmation letter for passenger transport permit holders

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) – The Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA) announce the launch of the 2026 Passenger Transport Confirmation Letter Process. In a strategic shift from previous years, the 2026 process introduces two distinct application forms: one designated for individual bus and taxi permit holders, and a separate application for legal entities holding permits for bus companies, touring cars, unregulated transport, and car rental services. This revised structure is designed to centralize data collection and documentation uploads, thereby improving processing efficiency and reducing administrative bottlenecks in the issuance of confirmation letters. A key change introduced this year is the mandatory submission of the CRIB number for both individuals and companies. Submission of the 2026 road tax payment receipt is also required to obtain the confirmation letter prior to issuance. In addition, IETA has adjusted how the Transport Control Unit enga