Curaçao
How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.
- Last checked 28 Sep 2026
Your rules for Curaçao
You · American passport
Up to 180 days in any 365
Visa-free for short stays. Keep inside the limit and you don't need a visa.
immigrationcur.org · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your vehicle · United States plates
Ask customs before you ship
There's no published rule. Ask customs before you ship.
douane.cw · Confirm before you go · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your dog or cat
Start at least 21 days out
Pets 15 weeks+: microchip, rabies 21+ days, tick and worm treatment within 14 days, endorsed health certificate (max 2 weeks); no permit. See the steps
aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026
Watch Curaçao.
We'll email you if Curaçao's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.
What your pet needs to cross into Curaçao.
Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.
- Before you go
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
Have your vet implant a microchip and record the number on every document.
- On or after the microchip
Rabies vaccine (12 weeks+), 21 days to 12/36 months before departure
Rabies vaccine at 12 weeks or older, at least 21 days and no longer than its registered validity (12-36 months) before departure.
- At least 21 days after the rabies shot
21 days after rabies vaccine
Depart no sooner than 21 days after the rabies vaccination.
- Still valid the day you arrive
Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival
Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.
- Within 14 days before you arrive
Ectoparasite treatment 14 days before departure
Treat for ticks/fleas 14 days before departure with a product effective for at least 28 days.
- Within 14 days before you arrive
Endoparasite treatment within 14 days
Deworm within 14 days before departure.
- Within 14 days before you arrive
Health certificate (max 2 weeks), government-endorsed
Certificate valid no more than 2 weeks, endorsed by the official government vet (USDA ink signature + emboss).
aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.
Every passport in Curaçao
| Passport | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Visa-free | Up to 180 days in any 365 | immigrationcur.org · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit, 90 days in any 180 | immigrationcur.org · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit, 90 days in any 180 | immigrationcur.org · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit, 90 days in any 180 | immigrationcur.org · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit, 90 days in any 180 | immigrationcur.org · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit, 90 days in any 180 | immigrationcur.org · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit, 90 days in any 180 | immigrationcur.org · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit, 90 days in any 180 | immigrationcur.org · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Every registration in Curaçao
| Registered in | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | douane.cw · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | douane.cw · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | douane.cw · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | douane.cw · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | douane.cw · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | douane.cw · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | douane.cw · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | douane.cw · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
A plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice, and the officer at the desk always has the final word.
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