CuraçaoNetherlands: Visa-free

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Do Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa-free

No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa to visit Netherlands for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Curaçao does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Netherlands passport. See the Netherlands passport.

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to Netherlands134 of 238 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Curaçao: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Netherlands passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa to visit Netherlands for tourism.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Netherlands?

112.

What time zone is Netherlands in?

Amsterdam (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter Netherlands without a visa?

134 of the 238 nationalities this site tracks can enter Netherlands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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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About Netherlands

The Netherlands, also informally known as Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces and three overseas special municipalities. European Netherlands has land borders with Germany to the east and with Belgium to the south, and a coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium in the North Sea. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official languages in the Caribbean territories. People from the Netherlands are referred to as Dutch.

CapitalAmsterdam

RegionWestern Europe

Population18.1M

Area41,850 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesDutch

Calling code+31

Drives on theright

TimezoneAmsterdam (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$73,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.3M (2020)

Climate in Amsterdam

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Amsterdam, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.6°C	4.1°C	58mm	107h
February	9.2°C	4.8°C	133mm	143h
March	9.6°C	3.2°C	46mm	250h
April	15.4°C	5.2°C	24mm	340h
May	17.1°C	7.8°C	20mm	408h
June	20.7°C	13.1°C	72mm	330h
July	19.9°C	12.7°C	93mm	347h
August	23.9°C	16°C	100mm	346h
September	19.4°C	11.2°C	69mm	283h
October	14°C	8.8°C	145mm	165h
November	12.2°C	6.2°C	54mm	156h
December	7.6°C	2.9°C	111mm	94h

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

The Netherlands is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern Europe. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

Full source list on About.