Generally tourists holding a valid passport may enter Curaçao without a written permit and remain with us for a period of up to 90 days. However, several nationalities (e.g. Cuba, Haiti) must present a tourist visa as part of our entry requirements. A visa should be applied for at least one month in advance at any representation of the Netherlands (in the concerning country). US visitors require a passport to get back into the USA.
Nationals from the Dominican Republic, China and India do not need to apply for a visa if they are in possession of a valid multiple entry visa for the United States, Canada or the Schengen countries (Europe).
As of July 1, 2015 Colombian nationals do not need a visa anymore to enter Curaçao.
As of January 15, 2021 Venezuelan nationals will need a visa to enter Curaçao.
Tourists should be in possession of:
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Your passport must not be more than 10 years old.
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Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay.
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You must have proof that you can return to your country of departure, or transit through another country. This could be a passport, residence permit or visa.
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You can provide proof of the reason for your stay. For instance, a hotel reservation or an invitation from family or friends.
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You must have enough money to cover your stay and any other expenses.
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You must have valid medical insurance or travel insurance that covers medical expenses. The insurance must provide coverage for medical expenses and include hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation (including in the event of death).
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You must not be considered a threat to public order, public health, national security or international relations.
Visitors from Venezuela require extra documents. Information about this can be found in this brochure.
Yellow Fever
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Travelers older than six months arriving in Curacao from areas with a risk of yellow fever are required to have a valid vaccination against yellow fever.
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A proof of vaccination will be required upon arrival in Curacao.
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Persons not able to receive the vaccination due to medical issues will be required to show an official document of exemption.
The following nationalities DO NOT require a Visa to enter Curaçao:
Albania
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (holders of British National Overseas Passport)
Hong Kong (holders of Special Administrative Region Passport)
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Korea (South)
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Macao (holders of Special Administrative Region Passport)
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands, The
Nicaragua
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
South Korea (see Korea)
St. Christopher (St. Kitts) & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Suriname
Taiwan
Trinidad & Tobago
Ukraine – holders of a biometric passport
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom (UK)
United States of America (USA)
Uruguay
Vatican City