Do you need visa or permits?

• When you're staying fewer than 90 days as a visitor or tourist and you have a Dutch nationality you don't need a visa.
• If you're staying over 90 days as a visitor or tourist you should apply for a Caribbean visa. This visa expires within six months.

Work permit (also for interns and volunteers)

• For temporary work or internships in Curaçao you will need a (temporary) work permit. Before requesting this permit you're not allowed to work. Once the application is filed, you are allowed to work, pending the decision of the embassy.
• For the most up to date information, please check the requirements with the embassy or the Curacao Ministry of General Affairs

Requirements for a work permit:

• a valid passport
• a return ticket or a ticket to another country
• sufficient financial resources for the stay

If you're going to Curaçao for an internship you will need these additional documents:

• copy of your birth certificate
• certificate of good conduct
• internship agreement certification from your university the internship is a required part of your studies

Local transport

• Public transport in Curaçao is fairly limited. Buses don't adhere to a strict timetable but are nonetheless a cheap option.
• The two major bus stations are at Punda and Otrabanda.
• Apart from the standard big buses, there also smaller vans that offer public transport. They don’t have a timetable.

By car

• Due to the limited public transport options, it is definitely recommended to rent a car to explore the island. The roads are mostly paved and well maintained.
• There can be age restrictions to rent a car. Check with your chosen rental company beforehand.
• If you want something smaller and cheaper, you can also rent a scooter or quad.

By taxi

• Official taxis are easily recognized by having a license plate that is marked with the letters "TX".
• Taxis are generally cheap and reliable in Curaçao. However, taxis fares are unmetered; drivers may have fare-sheets available. Agree on a price beforehand.

Where to sleep?

• Accommodation in Curaçao mainly consists of luxurious hotels and resorts. These are generally expensive.
• There are some cheaper options like bed & breakfasts, simple apartments and Airbnb. Hostels are very rare in Curaçao.
• Camping is also an option. There are several camp sites where you can pitch a tent or rent a caravan.

What to eat and drink?

Food

• Curaçao has a very diverse cuisine. From typical Dutch to Japanese, Argentinean, Italian, Brazilian and more.
• There are also a lot of possibilities to eat local Antilles food. Typical local food uses lots of meat and fish. Some of the best local food is found at Marshe Bieu.
• Local specialties are: grilled iguana or ostrich, karni stoba (beef stew) and kabritu (goat stew), Sopi di banana (a soup made of bananas) and Pastechi (a savoury pie)

Drinks

• Awa di Lamunchi: a typical Curaçaoan drink made with lime syrup. Can be made alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
• Liquors like rum and Blue Curaçao, sometimes simply referred to as Curaçao. This liqueur is made with the dried peels of the Laraha, the bitter orange native to Curaçao meaning Golden Orange of Curaçao.
• Amstel Bright (which tastes a bit like Corona) is a very popular beer in the Antilles.
• Happy Hour: a lot restaurants and beach clubs offer drinks at half price during happy hour. You can drink different alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails like Piña colada, fruit punch and Awa di Lamunchi.