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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Curaçao

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Curaçao

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

86 passports visa-free
163 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Curaçao tourist stay and extension
Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands with its own admission law, run by the Admission Organisation (Toelatingsorganisatie). Stay limits depend on nationality: Dutch and US nationals up to 6 months a year, EU, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Japanese nationals up to 90 days, and others up to 30 days unless extended. Visa nationals need a Caribbean short-stay visa from a Dutch embassy or consulate.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Curaçao residence permit (work, family, investor, pensioner, study) and declarations
Non-Dutch nationals staying long term in Curaçao need a residence permit from the Admission Organisation, for purposes including work, family residence, short stay, investor, retiree and study/internship. Dutch and US nationals instead get a 'van rechtswege' declaration. Employment also needs a work permit arranged through Curaçao's labour authorities.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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