Welcome back, dushi friends!
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 very limited and the spread of the virus is under control. 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 also been created and implemented in the tourism industry to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
It is important that you 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. This is where you’ll find the most recent updates on the general guidelines that take place on Curaçao.
Here are the latest governmental preventive measures as per March 15, 2021:
- Curfew: 9pm – 04:30am
- Agglomeration: Maximum 4 person including at the beaches
- Private Activities: Maximum 5 persons
- Closing time Horeca: 8 pm (Bars, beach bars, restaurants, café’s and casinos)
- Face masks: Mandatory
Travel from low-risk countries
As of January 1, 2021 passengers traveling from the following countries are welcome to visit Curacao:
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Turks & Caicos
Travelers departing out of any of these islands have to take these 2 mandatory steps:
- Complete the digital immigration card online before departure at dicardcuracao.com.
- 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.
Travel from high-risk countries
As Curacao reopens to the world, we look forward to welcoming visitors as per January 1st 2021. Prior to departure, all visitors must follow these 3 mandatory steps on dicardcuracao.com:
- Complete the digital immigration card online before departure at dicardcuracao.com.
- 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.
- Each visitor entering Curaçao will need to show a negative result from a certified COVID-19 PCR-test (Please note: only deep pharyngeal nose and throat swab PCR tests are accepted. PCR tests such as Gargle samples, Saliva swabs and Rapid PCR Test will not be accepted.) and carry a printed document of proof with them. The test is taken max. 72 hours prior to 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.
Children 6 years and younger that show no symptoms, and whose parents can show proof of a negative PCR test, are not required to undergo a PCR test. In this case children 6 and younger do not need to complet a PLC. - One day travelers between Curacao and Aruba are exempted from a PCR test.
Please note the following entry conditions apply to all travelers (from low- and high risk countries):
Regardless if you are traveling from a low risk or high risk country these general requirements will apply. Please see the risk area sections for additional requirements.
- You have not been in contact with a person who tested positively for COVID-19 within 14 days prior to arrival. If this is the case, you will be placed in mandatory quarantine.
- You must carry a printed document of proof of the mandatory steps 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.
- No cruise passengers are currently admitted.
- If you do not meet the above conditions, you may be quarantined on arrival. This is entirely at your own expense.
If you are connecting through an international gateway please ensure to adhere to the respective country’s travel regulations.
On-island PCR testing labs
While you are on-island, or in case you must return to a country where a negative test is required, COVID-19 testing is available at the following locations:
- ADC
www.adcnv.com
Phone: +599-9-434-5100 - Lab de Med
www.labdemed.org
Phone: +599-9-736-1030 - MLS
www.mlscuracao.com
Phone: +599-9-736-8455
During your stay in Curaçao
- If you are tested positive for COVID-19 during your stay in Curaçao, you will be quarantined immediately.
- All the tourist facilities follow ‘A Dushi Stay, the Healthy Way’ guidelines to guarantee safety for visitors and staff, while making you feel welcome in a relaxed and safe environment.
- If you are in Curaçao and you 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.
- Visitors will be asked to practice frequent hand hygiene and will 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. That means a 2 meter (6 feet) distance between people is to be kept at all times.
- In case the 2 meter (6 feet) distance cannot be kept, visitors are asked to wear face masks.
Restaurants, bars, beach clubs and other hospitality facilities are open for business adhering to normal opening hours. Guests are asked to make reservations in advance. - Transport to and from the airport is performed according to guidelines. You may rent a car and move freely on the island.
We have created a handy infographic that will show you which measures are in place and how your journey will look like. Click here to find out.
Or have a look at the short video below:
For more information and updates on the guidelines in Curaçao, visit the official goverment website.
CURAÇAO AIRPORT PARTNERS ANNOUNCES READINESS FOR A SAFE RE-OPENING OF OUR CURAÇAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP) gladly announces that it is has been working on several adjustments to the airport facilities in order to comply with guidelines established by our local authorities, which will allow our island to once again welcome travelers. All travelers, whether inbound or outbound, can be assured that a carefully constructed plan has been put in place to safeguard their travel, and the well-being of our airport personnel. For more information please click here.
Dushi Stay App
In the Dushi Stay App, you’ll find the most recent updates on the general guidelines that take place on Curaçao. Once you’re ready to come visit us, more information will be shared with you for each phase of your trip. Download the Dushi Stay App to be informed on the latest developments, available on Google Play and App Store.
Maritime traffic
In an effort to promote the safety of maritime traffic, visiting vessels need to comply fully with local and international regulations. For the most up to date information on travel policies, please visit:
www.maritimecuracao.org
or email:
expertise@maritimecuracao.org
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