U.S. Consulate General in
Curacao

Requirements to Travel to the United States

Last updated:   [06/27/2022]

As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.  Starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer order air passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States.  Of note, CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.  For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Other links:

• COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov
• CDC page on COVID-19

CDC Order on Pre-Flight Testing:

Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.  Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Waivers to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when extraordinary emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s health and safety, and testing cannot be completed before travel.  There are no waivers available for individuals who test positive for COVID-19.  Individuals – or air carriers seeking to allow boarding by potentially qualifying individuals – who believe they meet the criteria for a waiver should contact the U.S. Consulate Curacao at ACSCuracao@state.gov, and provide the information below.  The U.S. Consulate will then submit the request to the CDC for consideration.

The following information must be provided for each passenger:

1. Name (family name/surname, given name), passport number and country
2. Cell phone number including country code of passenger or head of household if family unit
3. Email address of passenger or head of household if family unit
4. U.S. destination address
   – Is U.S. destination home address?
5. Departure date
6. Flight itinerary
7. Name of submitting entity if different from passenger
8. Name of company submitting on behalf of passenger(s) (if applicable)
9. Name of point of contact submitting on behalf of passenger(s) (if applicable)
10. Phone and email address for POC submitting waiver request on behalf of passenger(s)
    (if applicable)
11. Purpose of travel to the U.S. (provide brief explanation of why urgent travel is needed and how travel will contribute to health and safety of passengers(s))
12. Justification for testing waiver (e.g. no testing available, impact on health and safety)
13. Documentation to support justification for test waiver, if available (e.g. medical records or orders for medical evacuation)

Curacao

Country-Specific Information

Most services are available in Curacao. There are, however, requirements to wear masks especially in indoor settings.

COVID-19 Testing

• Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Curacao? [Yes]
• If so, are test results reliably available within 24 hours? [Yes]
• For a list of testing facilities, please see the following link: https://www.curacao.com/en/article/travel-updates/

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

• Has the government of Curaçao approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? [Yes]
• Are vaccines available in Curaçao for U.S. Citizens to receive? [Only for U.S. citizen residing in Curacao for at least 6 months]
• Which vaccines are available in Curaçao? [Moderna and Pfizer]
• U.S. Citizens who are residents of Curaçao are eligible for vaccination. To make an appointment, please go to the following website: https://sita.bakuna.cw/public
• Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccinesin the United States.
• The U.S. government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
• Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.

Entry and Exit Requirements

• Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? [Yes]
• For up-to-date entry requirements, please see the following link: https://www.curacao.com/en/article/travel-updates/
• Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? [No]
• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? [Yes]

Movement Restrictions:

• Is a curfew in place? [Yes, between midnight and 4:30 am. Restaurants must close and hour before curfew]
• Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? [No]

Quarantine Information:

• Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? [U.S. Citizens may be required to quarantine with a positive COVID-19 test.]
  Transportation Options
• Are commercial flights operating? [Yes]
• Is public transportation operating? [Yes, and masks are required.]

Fines for Non-Compliance

• Failure to wear a mask may result in a fine.

Consular Operations:

• The United States Consulate General in Curaçao is open for all routine in-person U.S. citizen services. The Consulate can also process U.S. passport renewals by mail. The Consulate is open for some limited in-person visa services.

Local Resources:

• https://www.facebook.com/curacaotb
• https://www.facebook.com/GobiernuKorsou
• https://gobiernu.cw/corona-travel-to-curacao/
• https://www.curacao-airport.com/news/coronavirus-bulletins

Other links: 

• COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov
• CDC page on COVID-19
• Saba Country Specific Information from travel.state.gov