Q&A's Caribbean visa

Yes, as of 21 September 2020 it is possible again to apply for a Caribbean visa under certain conditions. Visas are only issued for necessary journeys.

This means that visas for tourism will not be issued. For specific conditions do contact the Caribbean part of the Kingdom you want to visit.

Below are 3 steps for submitting a Caribbean visa:

1. The application request must first be submitted, via your sponsor in the Caribbean Kingdom part, to the authorities of the Caribbean Kingdom part you wish to visit.
2. The authority of the Caribbean Kingdom part you wish to visit will determine whether your trip is necessary. After a positive assessment, that authority will inform you that you can apply for your visa and where to submit the visa application.
3. You will submit the visa application to the embassy or external service provider as indicated by the authority of the Caribbean Kingdom Part.

Please note that the authorization to submit a visa application does not guarantee that you will obtain the visa.

No, you cannot submit an application directly at a Dutch representation. The visa application goes through the authorities of the applicable Caribbean Kingdom part. They will give you a prior positive or negative advice before the process of applying for a visa.

No, the visa fee of issued visas that have not been used due to COVID-19 will not be refunded.

No, the duration of visas issued to travelers who have not yet been able to travel to Caribbean parts of the Kingdom due to cancelled flights cannot be extended.

Please contact the authorities of the applicable Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

Yes, all islands have taken measures to combat the COVID-19 virus and also impose health and insurance requirements on visitors. These conditions can also change quickly.

Please consult the website of the local authorities for the latest information:

• Aruba
• Curaçao
• St. Maarten
• Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius en Saba)

Attention: the entry restrictions and the local health and insurance requirements are not the same. Check per island what the applicable conditions are.

From 1 July 2020 it is possible to travel between the countries Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and Bonaire. The local situation and measures are changing rapidly. Check the website of the local authorities for the latest information:

• Aruba
• Curaçao
• St. Maarten
• Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius en Saba)

You do not need a visa if your nationality is on the list of visa free travelers for Aruba, Curacao and St. Maarten. This applies, for example, to Americans and citizens of the European Union. Also in a number of other cases you do not need a visa for the Caribbean Kingdom parts.

For Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (the BES islands) you will need to apply for a Caribbean visa at the relevant embassy in addition to your MVV letter, even if your nationality is on the list of visa free travelers.