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Country Guide > Caribbean > Curaçao | |
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Passport/Visa
Passports Passport or official travel documents valid for at least three months after intended return to home country required by all. Visas Required by all except the following: (a) 1. nationals of Belgium, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Jamaica, Korea (Rep), Luxembourg, Malawi, Mauritius, The Netherlands, Niger, The Philippines, Poland, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Spain, Swaziland, Togo and the UK for touristic stays of up to three months; (b) 2. all other nationals for touristic stays of up to 14 days, except nationals of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China (PR) (except Hong Kong SAR), CIS, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Korea (Dem Rep), Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Mali, Nigeria, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro and Vietnam who always need a visa; (c) most nationals continuing to a third country within 24 hours by the same means of transportation and not leaving the airport and holding tickets with reserved seats and documents for their onward journey. Note All stays can be extended locally by the same period that they are valid for. Types of visa and cost All visas, regardless of duration of stay or number of entries permitted on visa, cost £15. Cost of Visa Conversion Table
Validity Visas are generally issued for as long as duration of stay, up until a maximum 90 days from date of issue. Application to Nearest Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. All further information about visa requirements may be obtained from The Royal Netherlands Embassies, which formally represent the Netherlands Antilles; see Contact Addresses in The Netherlands section. Application requirements (a) Valid passport with at least one blank page. If passport is new, the old passport must also be submitted. (b) One fully completed application form. (c) One recent passport-size photo per person endorsed on passport. (d) Fee, payable by postal order (to Royal Netherlands Embassy) or cash. Cheques are not accepted. (e) Evidence of sufficient funds amounting to a minimum of £30 for each day of stay (cash not accepted), eg original bank statements, credit card with credit limit statement, traveller’s cheques. (f) A recent and original letter from employer, stating commencement date, with last payslip. If self-employed, submit letter from solicitor, accountant or company house. If unemployed, submit social benefit booklet. If in education, submit a recent and original letter from school/college/university, confirming attendance. (g) Valid medical or travel insurance. Tourist: (a)-(g) and, (h) Invitation from family or proof of hotel booking. (i) Return or onward ticket. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Invitation from Dutch company confirming duration and purpose of stay. Working days required Applications should be lodged at least one month prior to departure. Temporary residence Enquire at the office of the Lieutenant Governor of the Island Territory of Curaçao, Concordiastraat 24, Willemstad, Curaçao. In certain cases, Dutch Europeans may be permitted to reside in the Netherlands Antilles without having to apply for a residence permit. However, it is best to consult the nearest Dutch Embassy/Consulate in advance to ascertain whether this is applicable based on the individual circumstances of the traveller. |