FAQS
VISITOR INFORMATION
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Curaçao Express Pass Service
- What is the Curaçao Express Pass?
- Who may use the Curaçao Express Pass service?
- Can I use the Curaçao Express Pass if I am a resident?
- How do I use the Curaçao Express Pass service in the app?
- Can I use the Curaçao Express Pass service on a computer, iPad or tablet?
- What happens if my flight is delayed until the next day?
- Do I still need to bring my passport to Curaçao?
- What will happen if I submit my passport via the Airside app but do not fill out the DI Card online?
- Is the Curaçao Express Pass service secure?
- I don’t want to use the service after all. How do I revoke my consent?
- What are the advantages of using the Curaçao Express Pass service?
- How do I add my passport for the Curaçao Express Pass service? (iOS)
- How do I add my passport for the Curaçao Express Pass service? (Android)
Customs and Immigration
- Where can I find my embassy or consulate?
- What is an online ED card?
- What is the drug policy in Curaçao?
- What do I do if I lose my passport?
- Are there any customs restrictions I should know about?
- What is the departure tax?
- Do I need a visa to visit Curaçao?
- Curaçao entry requirements
- What certificates must I have before bringing my pet to Curaçao?
Health and Vaccinations
- Where should I go if I need medical attention while visiting Curaçao?
- What are the phone numbers for emergency services in Curaçao?
- How to prevent diseases carried by mosquitoes?
- How necessary is insect repellent on the island?
- Is Zika present in Curaçao?
- What diseases am I at risk of in Curaçao?
- Is it recommended to buy insect repellent on the island or should we bring our own?
- What is the quality of the health services and hospitals in Curaçao?
- Are there pharmacies available in Curaçao?
- How late are pharmacies open in Curaçao?
- Is there any dangerous wildlife I should try to avoid?
- How many hospitals does Curaçao have?
- 3rd day Antigen test in Curaçao
- Are any extra vaccinations recommended before I go to Curaçao?
- What services do pharmacies in Curaçao offer?
Getting Around
- What is the parking and gas situation in Curaçao?
- How do I travel within Curaçao?
- Can I download a map of the island before I go?
- Are there boats or ferries available to nearby islands like Aruba or to Venezuela?
- Do I need to rent a car for my visit?
- Are there specific traffic rules to know about?
- Are there ride-sharing services on the island (i.e. Uber, Lyft)?
- How can I travel from the airport to the hotel?
- Are the neighboring islands safe?
- Do I need a driver's license to drive in Curaçao?
- What are alternative forms of transportation on the island?
- Can I hike or cycle on the island?
- Is the island easy to navigate around?
Money, ATM's and Tipping
- What is the standard practice for service charges and tipping?
- WIll USD or EUR be accepted in Curaçao?
- Does everywhere in Curaçao accept Credit and Debit Cards?
- What is the currency used in Curaçao?
- Will I be able to use ATM's with an American credit card?
- Where can I exchange my currency?
- Are there Western Unions in Curaçao?
- What services do banks in Curaçao offer?
- When do banks in Curaçao open?
- Do I need to tell my bank that I'm going to Curaçao?
- Are there any credit cards that are not accepted in Curaçao?
- What is the tax-rate in Curaçao?
- Is my bank in Curaçao?
Activities
- What are the top beaches in Curaçao?
- Can I get a diving certificate in Curaçao?
- Is it safe to bushwack or hike in the wilderness?
- Are there watersports in Curaçao?
- Is it possible to rent a boat in Curaçao?
- How far ahead should I book my excursions/activities in Curaçao?
- What is there to do in Curaçao outside of the beach?
Culture
- Where do I report lost or stolen property?
- What is the native language spoken in Curaçao?
- When are Curaçao Carnival, Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival, and other cultural events?
- Is there an LGBT Scene in Curaçao?
- What is the police presence like in Curaçao?
- Will a policeman/policewoman be able to help me as a tourist?
- Is it safe to Airbnb in Curaçao?
- Are there any cultural norms I should be aware of?
- Are there areas I shouldn't visit in Curaçao?
- Are police in Curaçao armed?
- When do Curaçao businesses, museums, and attractions generally open?
- Are there any cultural customs I should be careful not to offend?
- What are some phrases in the native language?
- Is crime a problem in Curaçao?
- Do people speak English in Curaçao?
- Should I learn the native language before my visit?
Other
- How do you convert between metric and imperial systems of measurement?
- What system of measurement does Curaçao use?
- Where can I buy mail stamps in Curaçao?
- Is it possible to send/receive mail in Curaçao?
- What temperature scale is used in Curaçao?
- Can I bring my pet with me to Curaçao?
- Is gambling legal in Curaçao?
- Is it OK to drink the tap water in Curaçao?
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