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Can I travel to Curaçao with a Schengen visa?

Yes, you can travel to Curaçao visa-free and stay there for up to 30 days (90 days in total for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of Netherlands) without obtaining a separate Caribbean visa, if you have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Can I travel to Curaçao with a residence permit issued by the Netherlands or other Schengen countries?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by the Netherlands or other Schengen countries can enter Curaçao without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days (30 consecutive days) within 6 months period.

Can I travel to Curaçao with a long-term visa issued by the Netherlands or other Schengen countries?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by the Netherlands or other Schengen countries can enter Curaçao without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days (30 consecutive days) within 6 months period.

Can I travel to Curaçao with a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Yes, you can travel to Curaçao visa-free and stay there for up to 30 days (90 days in total for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of Netherlands) without obtaining a separate Caribbean visa, if you have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Where to apply for a Curaçao visa?

You can apply for a Curaçao visa at Netherlands diplomatic missions/embassies/consulates.

Can I travel to the Netherlands or other Schengen countries with a Curaçao visa?

No, you cannot travel to the Netherlands or other Schengen countries with a special Curaçao visa. This visa is only valid for traveling to Curaçao and other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of Netherlands, you still have to obtain a Schengen visa for traveling to the Netherlands or other Schengen countries, if you are not a visa-exempted national.

Is Curaçao a part of the Schengen Area?

No, Curaçao is not a part of the Schengen Area.

I am a visa-exempted national for traveling to Curaçao, how long can I stay in Curaçao?

Visa-exempted nationals can stay in Curaçao for up to 90 days within 180 days. Only Dutch and US nationals can stay in Curaçao for up to 180 days visa-free.

Where can apply for Curaçao Residence Permit?

You cannot apply for a Residence Permit yourself abroad. You need a sponsor within Curaçao (such as your employer, spouse, etc.) for applying for a Residence Permit on behalf of you. Only after your application for a Residence Permit is approved, your sponsor will be informed. Then you will need a Long-term visa for entering Curaçao and collecting your Residence Permit if you are not visa-exempted national.