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Visa requirements for Curaçao

Who can enter Curaçao, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 131 countries can enter Curaçao without a visa in advance. All 131 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

131 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
112 visa required

243 nationalities

Visa-free entry

131 nationalities

Visa required in advance

112 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Curaçao

Curaçao has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Fortkerk
Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Curaçao?

It depends on your passport. 131 nationalities can enter Curaçao without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Curaçao?

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, based on Willemstad's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Curaçao?

Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG). 1 USD is approximately 1.79 ANG.

What side of the road does Curaçao drive on?

Curaçao drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Curaçao have?

2: Fortkerk, Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao.

What is the emergency number in Curaçao?

911.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Curaçao

Curaçao, officially the Country of Curaçao, is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is an island country located in the southern Caribbean Sea, specifically the Dutch Caribbean region, about 65 km (40 mi) north of Venezuela and 80 km (50 mi) southeast of Aruba. Curaçao includes the main island of Curaçao, and the much smaller, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao.

CapitalWillemstad

RegionCaribbean

Population156.3K

Area444 km²

CurrencyNetherlands Antillean guilder (1 USD ≈ 1.79 ANG)

LanguagesEnglish, Dutch, Papiamento

Calling code+599

Drives on theright

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites2

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$22,833 (2024)

Tourist arrivals1.3M (2019)

Climate in Willemstad

Warmest September, coolest January, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Willemstad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.3°C	25.1°C	31mm	340h
February	29.5°C	25.2°C	28mm	335h
March	29.8°C	25.2°C	18mm	360h
April	30.7°C	26°C	11mm	345h
May	31.1°C	26.5°C	5mm	374h
June	31°C	26.4°C	33mm	365h
July	30.9°C	26.5°C	40mm	368h
August	31.2°C	26.7°C	86mm	350h
September	32.3°C	27.2°C	47mm	335h
October	31.4°C	26.7°C	76mm	325h
November	29°C	25.5°C	145mm	313h
December	28.9°C	25.2°C	57mm	341h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Curaçao is an island in the Caribbean Sea, among the group known as the ABC Islands alongside Aruba and Bonaire. This trio is located near Venezuela, and is considered to be outside the Caribbean's so-called "hurricane zone"; vacations to the island are rarely disrupted by tropical storms.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Fortkerk
Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Kerstmis

December 26, 2026Tweede kerstdag

December 31, 2026Oudejaarsavond

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