Do you need a visa for Curaçao?

Entry & visas · 4 min read · Checked November 7, 2026

Short answer

Most visitors don't. Citizens of the Netherlands and the rest of the EU, the US, Canada, the UK and many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean come to Curaçao on holiday without a visa. Others need a short-stay Caribbean visa, unless they hold certain US, Canadian, UK, Irish or Schengen visas or residence permits. Every visitor fills in the Digital Immigration Card before travelling.

Who can come without a visa

For a holiday, these travellers need no visa, according to Curaçao's immigration office, the Dutch government and the Curaçao Tourist Board:

Dutch and US citizens
Citizens of the other EU countries, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Citizens of the UK and of many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago

Not sure about your passport? Use the Dutch government's visa check.

How long you can stay

The official sources count this differently, so plan on the shortest and check before a long stay:

Dutch and US citizens: up to 6 months a year.
EU, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Japanese citizens: up to 90 days a year.
UK citizens: the UK government says up to 90 days a year. Curaçao's immigration office doesn't list the UK with the 90-day countries, so for more than 30 days, check with them first.
Everyone else: 30 days at a time. For longer, you ask Curaçao's immigration office for an extension.

A visa you already have may be enough

If your nationality needs a visa, you may still come without a Curaçao visa if you hold one of these:

a US or Canadian residence permit
a Schengen residence permit or a multiple-entry Schengen visa
a UK or Irish residence permit or multiple-entry visa
for some nationalities, a multiple-entry US or Canadian visa. An ESTA does not count.

Check the conditions for your nationality on the Dutch government's visa pages.

If you need a visa

You apply for a short-stay Caribbean visa. It is valid for Curaçao, not for the Netherlands or the Schengen area, and gives up to 30 days. Where you apply depends on the country you live in: the Dutch government's short-stay visa pages name the embassy or visa centre for your country. Apply at least a month before you travel.

What to bring

Even without a visa, immigration can ask you for:

a passport issued in the last 10 years and valid for your whole stay
a return or onward ticket
proof of where you stay, like a hotel booking
enough money for your stay, about 150 to 200 US dollars per person per day in a hotel
medical insurance that covers at least 15,000 US dollars

The officers can refuse entry or give a shorter stay.

Before you fly

Every visitor, children included, fills in the Digital Immigration Card online before arriving. Read how the Digital Immigration Card works.

ETIAS, the EU's coming travel authorisation, does not apply to Curaçao. It covers the Netherlands in Europe, not its Caribbean islands.

Sources: Curaçao immigration office, Dutch government, UK government travel advice and the Curaçao Tourist Board.

Photo: Curaçao International Airport by Coolcaesar, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do US citizens need a visa for Curaçao?

No. US citizens can stay up to 6 months a year without a visa. Bring a passport valid for your whole stay and fill in the Digital Immigration Card before you fly.

Do EU citizens need a visa for Curaçao?

No. Dutch citizens can stay up to 6 months a year, and citizens of the other EU countries up to 90 days a year.

How long can I stay in Curaçao as a tourist?

Up to 6 months a year for Dutch and US citizens, up to 90 days a year for EU, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Japanese citizens, and 30 days at a time for most others. Longer stays need an extension from Curaçao's immigration office.

Can I enter Curaçao with a US or Schengen visa?

Often, yes. If your nationality needs a visa but you hold a US, Canadian, UK, Irish or Schengen residence permit or certain multiple-entry visas, you may not need a Curaçao visa. Check the conditions for your nationality on the Dutch government's visa pages.

Does ETIAS apply to Curaçao?

No. ETIAS covers the Netherlands in Europe, not Curaçao and the other Caribbean islands.