Curaçao DI Card - Frequently Asked Questions

The Curacao Digital Immigration Card (DI Card) is a mandatory online entry declaration. Every non-resident traveler must complete it before arriving in Curaçao.

It replaced the paper ED Card on October 1, 2019. The old paper form is no longer accepted.

You complete the DI Card for free at the official portal, dicardcuracao.com. After you submit, a PDF confirmation is sent to your email.

You must show this PDF to the immigration officer at CUR (Curaçao International Airport).

Yes - the DI Card is always free at the official portal, dicardcuracao.com. There is no cost to complete the form.

Beware of unofficial third-party websites that charge a fee for something that is free. Always use the official portal directly.

No - the DI Card is not a visa. It is an immigration declaration that all non-residents must complete.

If your nationality is visa-free, you need only the DI Card to enter Curaçao.

If your nationality is visa-required, you need a Dutch Caribbean short-stay visa plus the DI Card. Both documents are needed for entry.

Check the Eligible Countries page or visit netherlandsandyou.nl for your nationality's visa status.

All non-resident travelers must complete the DI Card. This includes tourists, business travelers, and visitors of every nationality.

Cruise passengers who disembark and clear immigration must complete it. Passengers who stay on board generally do not need it.

Airside transit passengers who do not clear immigration do not need the DI Card. Landside transit passengers who clear immigration do need it.

Follow these six simple steps:

1. Go to the official portal at dicardcuracao.com.
2. Enter your personal details - full name as shown on your passport, date of birth, and passport number.
3. Add your travel details - flight number, airline, and arrival date.
4. Enter your accommodation - hotel name and address, or your host's details.
5. Provide your length of stay and email address, then submit the form.
6. Receive your PDF confirmation by email and print or save it.

Complete your Curacao DI Card at the official portal - dicardcuracao.com - for free, in minutes.

You can complete the DI Card up to 7 days before departure. We recommend filling it in 24–48 hours before your flight, once your travel details are confirmed.

This timing helps you confirm your final travel details first.

If your flight changes, you can update your details at dicardcuracao.com. There is no need to start a new form.

The DI Card is valid from submission until entry is granted. It is a single-entry document for one trip only.

You need a new DI Card for each separate trip to Curaçao. One card cannot be used for multiple visits.

Your permitted stay depends on your nationality. The immigration officer makes the final decision at arrival.

• US and Canadian citizens can stay up to 180 days.
• EU nationals can stay up to 90 days.
• Visa holders may stay as stated in their visa.

Yes - every non-resident needs their own DI Card, including infants. There is no age exemption.

Parents complete the form for their children. Each minor must have an individual card.

Yes - you can edit your DI Card after you submit it. Corrections are simple to make before you arrive.

Retrieve your form at dicardcuracao.com. You will need your email, date of birth, and passport number.

Cruise passengers need the DI Card only if they disembark and clear immigration. This applies at the Willemstad Cruise Terminal and other cruise ports.

Check with your cruise line if you are unsure. Complete the card before you leave if you plan to go ashore.

No - you need a new DI Card for each trip. A previous card cannot be reused.

However, returning visitors can retrieve their stored personal data at dicardcuracao.com. You only need to update your travel details for the new trip.