Fact-Checking Policy

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Travel regulations have real consequences for travelers. Incorrect information about entry requirements, the DI Card process, or visa rules can result in denied boarding, delays, or refused entry. We take this responsibility seriously.

All key factual claims published on diformcuracao.com are independently reviewed by our fact-checking editor before publication. This process is separate from the standard editorial review and is conducted by Laura Henriquez, our dedicated Fact-Checking Editor.

What We Fact-Check

Our fact-checking priorities include:

Application requirements

We verify what information travelers must provide when completing the DI Card, including passport details, travel information, accommodation details, and email address requirements. We confirm this against the current official DI Card portal.

Submission deadlines and timing

We verify the recommended and maximum submission windows for the DI Card - including how far in advance it can be submitted, when to resubmit if travel plans change, and validity periods.

Eligibility information

We verify which nationalities are visa-free for Curaçao and which require a separate visa. Eligibility information is cross-referenced against official Dutch government sources, including netherlandsandyou.nl and relevant embassy and consulate guidance.

Entry rules

We verify rules relating to permitted length of stay, the 180-day calendar year limit, requirements for onward or return tickets, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds.

Government and airport information

We verify information about Curaçao International Airport (Hato), immigration procedures on arrival, cruise terminal entry points, and processing procedures including eGate availability.

Important regulatory changes

When Curaçao immigration rules or DI Card requirements change, we fact-check the specific changes before publishing updated content. New regulatory information is not published until it has been verified against an official primary source.

How We Verify

Fact-checking on diformcuracao.com follows these steps:

1. Identify claims - the fact-checker identifies specific factual claims within a draft or existing article that require verification.
2. Locate primary sources - each claim is traced to the relevant primary source (official portal, government publication, airport authority, or other authoritative institution).
3. Cross-reference where possible - where a single source cannot be confirmed independently, we cross-reference with at least one additional authoritative source.
4. Flag uncertain claims - if a claim cannot be confirmed against a primary source, it is either removed, clearly marked as uncertain, or updated to direct readers to verify independently.
5. Document the source - the primary source consulted is recorded internally for future reference and updates.

Limitations

Despite our verification process, we acknowledge the following limitations:

• Travel and immigration regulations can change without notice. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated.
• We rely on publicly available official sources. We do not have access to internal government databases or unpublished regulatory guidance.
• Visa eligibility for some nationalities may require verification with the relevant Dutch embassy, consulate, or official government authority, particularly where official sources are ambiguous or unclear.

Always verify entry requirements directly with official government sources before you travel.

Reporting Factual Errors

If you believe any information on diformcuracao.com is factually incorrect or outdated, please report it through our contact page or email us directly at contact@diformcuracao.com.

When reporting a potential error, please include:

• The URL of the page containing the error
• The specific claim you believe is incorrect
• A link to an official source supporting the correction (if available)

See our Corrections Policy for details on how we handle reported errors.