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Curaçao

🇨🇼Curaçao Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

North America· Updated 10/10/2026

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Online arrival form

Digital Immigration Card (DI Card). A mandatory formality, separate from the visa.

When:
Within 7 days before arrival.
Who:
Passengers arriving by air. Exempt: residents of Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, transit passengers, crew.

Only fill it in on the official website.

Fill it in on the official website (dicardcuracao.com)

Checked on · source: ccaa.cw

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Information

Capital

Willemstad

Population

185,492

Currency

Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG ƒ)

Languages

Papiamento, Dutch, English, Spanish

Continent

North America

Calling code

+599

Timezone

America/Curacao

Area

444 km²

Government

Autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands

National day

October 30 - Day of the Kingdom

Internet domain

.cw

About

Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean. It is known for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital Willemstad and an economy driven by tourism and financial services. The population is multicultural with a rich history of Dutch, African, and Latin influences.

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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Overall moderate risk level, with urban crime to monitor.

Risk areas

Willemstad (certain neighborhoods) - Minor crime

Crime(Medium)

  • Avoid wearing visible valuables
  • Do not travel alone at night

Terrorism(Low)

  • Negligible risk, stay vigilant

Transport

  • Use official taxis
  • Check vehicles

Natural risks(Moderate seasonal hurricane risks)

  • Follow weather alerts

Health(Adequate healthcare system, hospitals in Willemstad)

  • Standard vaccines recommended
  • Travel insurance mandatory

Practical tips

  • Register your trip with authorities
  • Respect local customs
  • Drink bottled water

Accommodation (Hotels.com)

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$650 – $1,000
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$800 – $1,300
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$600 – $950
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$1,600 – $2,700
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$1,200 – $2,000

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$15
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$85
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$11
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$4
Cappuccino$4
Bottled water (1.5 L)$2
Bread (500 g)$3
Milk (1 L)$2.60
Eggs (12)$4.50
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$10
Apples (1 kg)$4.50
Bananas (1 kg)$2.20

Transport

Public transport, one way$1.40
Taxi, starting fare$10
Taxi, per km$2.50
Petrol (1 L)$1.35

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$55
Tennis court (1 h at the weekend)$20
Cinema ticket$10
Theatre ticket$35

Health

GP consultation$55
Dentist consultation$60
Antibiotics (one pack)$18
Cold medicine (6 days)$12

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$70
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$40
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$260
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$70
Nike sports shoes$115
International primary school (monthly)$1,400

Indicative prices in USD in Willemstad · estimated in October 2026

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage127V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B

Emergency numbers

Police119
Ambulance119
Fire department119

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Curaçao?▾

The entry regime for Curaçao is not yet documented nationality by nationality on IziVisas. Check with a consular post before booking.

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Is it dangerous to travel to Curaçao?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall moderate risk level, with urban crime to monitor.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Curaçao?▾

The official currency is Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG ƒ). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Curaçao?▾

The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad. The main spoken languages are: Papiamento, Dutch, English, Spanish.

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