Soaking up the sun on our tropical beaches, enjoying our hospitality and laidback island vibe, we know you can’t wait to feel it for yourself again. Curaçao is reopening, and we’re thrilled to welcome back our dushi friends from abroad.
The number of COVID-19 infections in Curaçao has remained limited, and the spread of the virus is under control. At this moment, we are COVID-19 free. All the more reason to make sure we reopen in a safe and controlled manner.
The Curaçao Tourist Board is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, Environment and Nature, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Curaçao Civil Aviation Authority, and government agencies to guarantee a safe reopening. Guidelines have been created and implemented in the tourism industry to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
You must stay informed and adhere to basic hygiene and physical distancing measures that are in place for the locals as much as they are for you.
Borders opened on June 12th for visitors from Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, and on June 15th for visitors from Aruba and St. Maarten.
Travelers departing out of any of these islands have to take these two mandatory steps:
1. Complete the digital immigration card online before departure at dicardcuracao.com.
2. Within 48 hours before departure, you need to digitally fill out the Passenger Locator Card (PLC) and carry a printed document of proof with you. You may do so at dicardcuracao.com.
From July 1st, 2020, a maximum of 10,000 passengers per month will be welcomed to the island to put minimal pressure on the local health system. As Curacao’s reopening happens in phases, we look forward to welcoming visitors out of the following Countries as per July 1st:
Belgium
Canada
China
Germany
France
Italy
The Netherlands
Spain
Before your flight, you have to take these three mandatory steps on dicardcuracao.com:
1. Complete the digital immigration card online before departure at dicardcuracao.com.
2. Within 48 hours before departure, you need to digitally fill out the Passenger Locator Card (PLC) and carry a printed document of proof with you. You may do so at dicardcuracao.com.
3. Each visitor entering Curaçao will need to show a negative result from a certified COVID-19 PCR-test and carry a printed document of proof. Take the test within seventy-two hours before departure at an accredited laboratory. You may contact your general practitioner for a referral to the nearest institution. You will be required to upload the negative test results of the COVID-19 PCR-test on dicardcuracao.com before departure.
Please note the following entry conditions for all travelers:
• You’ve not been in a country with a high risk of COVID-19 infections or been in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19, 14 days before arrival. If this is the case, you will have to go into mandatory quarantine.
• You must carry a printed document of proof of your test at all times during your travel.
• You must be adequately insured for medical care and any additional costs if you are quarantined or become ill during your stay.
• Currently, there are no cruise passengers admitted.
• If you do not meet the above conditions, you will have to quarantine on arrival at your own expense.
During your stay in Curaçao
• If you test positive for COVID-19 during your stay in Curaçao, you will have to immediately quarantine.
• All tourist facilities follow ‘A Dushi Stay, the Healthy Way’ guideline to guarantee visitors and staff safety while making you feel welcome in a relaxed and safe environment.
• If you are in Curaçao and start to show any symptoms related to COVID-19 (dry cough, fever, tiredness, sore throat, headache, loss of taste, or smell), you are to immediately contact the health authority (GGD) by calling 9345.
• You will be asked to practice frequent hand hygiene and have access to handwashing facilities with soap, single-use paper towels, or automatic dryers for drying and alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Distancing measures are in place in all public spaces on the island. At all times, keep 2 meters (6 feet) distance between people.
• In case the 2 meters (6 feet) distance cannot be maintained, you should wear face masks.
• Restaurants, bars, beach clubs, and other hospitality facilities are open for business. They are adhering to regular opening hours. You are required to make reservations in advance.
• Transport to and from the airport will conform to guidelines laid down by the Transport protocol. You may rent a car and move freely on the island.
For more information: https://www.curacao.com/en/questions/health-and-vaccinations/response-to-novel-coronavirus-covid-19