Planning a trip from Peru to the Caribbean island of Curaçao? Before you pack your sunscreen, there's one piece of paperwork you can't skip: the Curaçao Digital Immigration Card. It's quick to complete, completely free, and required for every traveler entering the island.
This guide walks Peruvian travelers through exactly what the DI Card is, how to fill it out, what documents you'll need on arrival, and the common pitfalls to avoid. By the end, you'll know how to arrive at Curaçao International Airport prepared and stress-free.
What is the Curaçao Digital Immigration Card?
The Curaçao Digital Immigration Card-also called the DI Card or ED Card-is a mandatory entry declaration for all non-resident visitors. It is not a visa. Instead, it's a separate online form that the Curaçao Immigration and Customs Service uses to register everyone arriving on the island.
The DI Card has been mandatory since October 1, 2019, when it replaced the old paper Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) Card. Today, the entire process happens online through the official portal, dicardcuracao.com, and the form is free.
Here's what makes it simple:
- It takes about 5–10 minutes to complete.
- You can submit it up to 7 days before departure.
- A PDF confirmation lands in your inbox immediately after you submit.
- You present that PDF-printed or on your phone-when you arrive.
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Curaçao?
Good news for Peruvian passport holders: Peru is on Curaçao's visa-free list. That means you do not need a Dutch Caribbean short-stay visa to enter for tourism or a short business trip.
However-and this is the part travelers often confuse-being visa-free does not exempt you from the DI Card. The DI Card is required for all non-resident travelers, regardless of nationality. So while you can skip the visa application, you still must complete the Curaçao immigration form before you fly.
Your permitted length of stay is decided by the immigration officer at arrival, not by the DI Card itself. As a general rule, plan for stays of up to 90 nights per visit and a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.
When and how should you complete the Curaçao immigration form?
Timing matters. You can submit the form up to 7 days before your departure, but the recommended window is 24–48 hours before you fly-after you've confirmed your final flight details. That way you avoid submitting outdated information.
Follow these steps to complete the Curaçao travel form:
- Go to dicardcuracao.com. This is the official, free portal.
- Choose to fill out a new DI Card, or retrieve your stored data if you've visited before.
- Enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your passport-full legal name (no nicknames), date of birth, nationality, passport number, and expiry date.
- Add your travel details: flight number, airline, and arrival date.
- Enter your accommodation: the full hotel name and address, or your host's name, address, and contact phone.
- State your intended length of stay in nights (minimum 1, maximum 90).
- Provide a valid email address.
- Review everything carefully. Your name must match your passport exactly.
- Submit. The PDF confirmation arrives by email right away.
- Print or save the PDF so it's ready for both the airline gate and immigration.
What information do you need before you start?
Have these details on hand to complete the passenger declaration smoothly:
- A valid passport (number, country of issue, and expiry date)
- A working email address
- Your flight number, airline, and arrival date
- Your accommodation address (full hotel name and address, or host name, address, and phone)
- Your length of stay in nights
No document uploads are required at this stage. You simply enter the information online.
What documents do Peruvian travelers need on arrival?
Completing the DI Card online is only half the story. When you land at Curaçao International Airport, immigration officers may ask to see supporting documents. Come prepared with:
- Your valid passport-the same one used to complete the DI Card.
- Your DI Card PDF-printed or on your phone.
- A return or onward ticket as proof you plan to leave.
- Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking.
- Proof of sufficient funds, roughly USD 50 per day if you're staying at a hotel.
- Travel or medical insurance-strongly recommended, though not always mandatory.
If you're traveling with a minor who isn't accompanied by both parents, bring a parental consent letter and the child's birth certificate.
Do children need their own DI Card?
Yes. Every non-resident traveler needs an individual DI Card-including children and infants. There is no family form. If you're traveling with three kids, that's four separate forms in total (one for each child plus yourself).
This is one of the most common mistakes families make, so give yourself a little extra time to complete a form for each member of your group.
Watch out for unofficial websites
Here's a warning worth repeating: the DI Card is completely free on the official portal, dicardcuracao.com. Yet many unofficial third-party websites charge a fee to submit the same form on your behalf.
You gain nothing by paying. To keep your money and your data safe, only use dicardcuracao.com. If a site asks for payment to process your Curaçao immigration card, it isn't the official one.
Avoid these common mistakes
A few small errors cause most of the headaches at check-in and immigration. Steer clear of these:
- Using a nickname instead of your full legal name-it must match your passport exactly.
- Mistyping your passport number-check it character by character.
- Submitting before your flight is confirmed-update the form if anything changes.
- Forgetting to save the PDF before you leave for the airport.
- Filing one form for the whole family instead of one per traveler.
Keep in mind that some airlines check the DI Card at the departure gate before boarding. Always have the PDF ready before you head to the airport in Peru-not just when you land in Curaçao.
Get your documents ready before you travel
The Curaçao DI Card is a small task with a big payoff: a smooth arrival. Complete it at dicardcuracao.com 24–48 hours before your flight, double-check every detail against your passport, and save the PDF confirmation somewhere you can reach it easily-both on paper and on your phone.
Prepare your passport, return ticket, and accommodation proof early, and you'll breeze through immigration at Curaçao International Airport ready to enjoy the island.
Frequently asked questions
No. Peru is on Curaçao's visa-free list, so Peruvian passport holders don't need a Dutch Caribbean short-stay visa for tourism or short business trips. You still must complete the free DI Card before arrival.
Yes. The Curaçao Digital Immigration Card is mandatory for all non-resident travelers arriving on the island, regardless of nationality, age, or purpose of visit. Only residents of Curaçao are exempt.
Bring your valid passport, your DI Card PDF (printed or digital), a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds (around USD 50 per day at a hotel). Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Yes. Every non-resident, including children and infants, needs their own individual DI Card. There is no combined family form, so complete a separate one for each traveler.
Yes. If your travel details change after submission, update the form before you fly. Returning visitors can retrieve their stored data and simply update their travel details for the new trip.
