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You need a visa for Curaçao if you have a Caribbean Netherlands passport

These visas exist for Curaçao, but they cannot be applied for online with Caribbean Netherlands nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Curaçao Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Caribbean Netherlands citizens need a visa for Curaçao. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Curaçao may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds (USD 100 per day)
  • Travel insurance covering medical expenses

Entry requirements for Caribbean Netherlands travellers

These rules apply specifically to Caribbean Netherlands passport holders entering Curaçao as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory accommodation booking

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Curacao. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, a letter of invitation will be requested.

    Curacao Tourism Board Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Curacao

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Curacao.

    Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Curacao.

    Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Curacao.

    Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Recommended

    Recommended travel health insurance

    Travelers are recommended to have travel health insurance when visiting Curacao. The insurance should be valid throughout Curaçao.

    Curacao Tourism Board Last checked 2026-07-14

A look at Curaçao

  • UNESCO World Heritage Handelskade waterfront with iconic pastel-colored Dutch colonial buildings in Willemstad
    Willemstad - UNESCO World Heritage capital with distinctive Dutch Caribbean architecture
  • Crystal clear turquoise waters at Playa Kenepa beach with coral reef formations ideal for snorkeling and diving
    Playa Kenepa - World-renowned diving and snorkeling destination with pristine coral reefs
  • Historic Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge connecting Punda and Otrobanda districts across St. Anna Bay
    Queen Emma Bridge - The famous 'Swinging Old Lady' floating pedestrian bridge
  • Traditional blue Curaçao liqueur bottles at historic Landhuis Chobolobo distillery
    Landhuis Chobolobo - Home of the original Blue Curaçao liqueur since 1896

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Where else Caribbean Netherlands citizens can apply online

See every country a Caribbean Netherlands passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.