Curaçao: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Complete the mandatory DI card within 7 days before departure and save approval for airline check-in. The local portal gives this window; UK advice still says 48 hours.
- The currency is the Caribbean guilder (XCG), introduced in 2025; old Antillean guilders are no longer circulating legal tender.
Einreise und Visa
Bring a valid passport, return/onward ticket, funds evidence and DI-card approval. British tourists are visa-exempt, with UK guidance describing 90 days per calendar year; US visitors have a different allowance. Check the local admission rules rather than assuming European Netherlands rules apply. Local DI-card guidance permits completion within 7 days before departure.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- Digital Immigration Card ↗ Pflicht
Within 7 days before departure; approval needed at check-in · Foreign visitors, including children; residents exempt
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Valid for the duration of the stay.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Show DI-card approval, electronically or printed.
Zoll
- Do not bring firearms, ammunition or spent shell casings without authorisation.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, dicardcuracao.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- The Caribbean guilder is pegged at USD 1 = Cg 1.79.
- US dollars are widely accepted.
- Old Antillean guilders can be exchanged at the central bank under its published rules.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: centralbank.cw ↗, cbs.cw ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Unauthorised firearms and ammunition
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Carry a copy of your passport photo page.
- Use registered taxis with TX number plates and agree the fare in advance.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Catholicism is the largest religion in the 2023 census; Pentecostal, Protestant and non-religious communities are also recorded.
Kleidung: Choose clothing suitable for the venue; bring a light layer for air-conditioned spaces.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: cbs.cw ↗
Klima
Most hurricanes pass well north of Curacao, but tropical storms and indirect effects remain possible in June-November.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Februar: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- März: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- April: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- August: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- September: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- November: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Dezember: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste Reisezeit: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Was einpacken
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Wasser: Use sealed drinking water if supply safety is uncertain.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Notruf: 911 police/fire; 912 ambulance; 913 coastguard
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: curacaofilmoffice.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.