Visa-Free Countries for Curaçao - DI Card Only Needed
The following nationalities are visa-free for Curaçao and need only the DI Card. If your country appears below, you do not need to apply for a visa before you travel.
The following nationalities are visa-free for Curaçao and need only the DI Card. If your country appears below, you do not need to apply for a visa before you travel.
Key distinction: The DI Card is an immigration declaration required for all non-resident travelers, no matter where they are from. A visa is separate permission to enter Curaçao, and it is only required for certain nationalities. Even if your country is visa-free, you must still complete the DI Card before traveling to Curaçao. A visa never replaces the DI Card - they are two separate requirements.
If your country appears below, you do not need to apply for a visa before you travel. Only the DI Card is required.
All EU and EEA countries are visa-free for Curaçao. This also includes the United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. Travelers from these countries can stay up to 90 days with only the DI Card.
United States citizens are visa-free and can stay up to 180 days. Canadian citizens are also visa-free for up to 180 days. Mexican nationals are visa-free and need only the DI Card.
Most CARICOM nations are visa-free for Curaçao. This also includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Uruguay. Travelers from these countries need only the DI Card.
*Surinamese travelers should verify current visa requirements through official sources before travel.
Japan, Singapore, and South Korea are visa-free for Curaçao. Australia and New Zealand are also visa-free. These nationalities need only the DI Card to enter.
Mauritius is the only African nation that is commonly visa-free for Curaçao. Travelers from Mauritius need only the DI Card.
Nationals of India, China, and the Dominican Republic may qualify for a special exemption from the Dutch Caribbean visa requirement.
If you hold a valid multiple-entry visa for the United States, Canada, or the Schengen Area, you are exempt from the Dutch Caribbean visa. In this case, you need only complete the DI Card before you travel.
Most nationalities from Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe need a visa for Curaçao. This also applies to travelers from Cuba, Haiti, and some Latin American countries.
These travelers must obtain a Dutch Caribbean short-stay visa in addition to the DI Card. This visa is valid for Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius.
Most African nations (except Mauritius) require a Dutch Caribbean short-stay visa plus the DI Card.
Most South and Southeast Asian nationalities require a visa. India and China may qualify for exemption with a valid multi-entry US/Schengen visa.
Most Middle Eastern and Eastern European nationalities require a Dutch Caribbean short-stay visa in addition to the DI Card. This also applies to Cuba and Haiti.
You can verify your visa requirements at the official Dutch government portal: netherlandsandyou.nl. Visa rules can change - always confirm before booking travel.
The DI Card is an immigration declaration required for all non-resident travelers, no matter where they are from.
A visa is separate permission to enter Curaçao, and it is only required for certain nationalities.
Complete your Curaçao immigration card at the official portal - dicardcuracao.com - for free, in minutes.
Regardless of your nationality, the DI Card is required for all non-resident travelers. Complete it free at the official portal before your trip to Curaçao.