Coronavirus in Curacao – NEWS UPDATES
The Coronavirus in Curacao (COVID-19) is dynamic situation that is on all of our minds. The health and safety of you, your family and your friends is of paramount concern. With that in mind, please check back as we will do our best to keep you informed about the latest developments regarding travel and tourism on Curaçao.
Coronavirus in Curacao Update: March 8, 2022
Curacao Travel Entry Policy Update
Starting Thursday March 10, 2022 – PCR TEST ABOLISHED TO ENTER CURAÇAO
Anyone traveling to Curaçao will soon no longer need to be tested. From Thursday, March 10, the PCR and antigen test to enter Curaçao will expire. Travelers only need to fill in the Passenger Location Card digitally. The government announced this yesterday. In recent times, the corona measures in Curaçao have been further relaxed. The antigen test on the third day of arrival was withdrawn earlier.
MOUTH CAPS ONLY IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND CARE; NO MORE VISITOR LIMIT FOR PARTIES
The mask obligation expires almost everywhere on Curacao. Prime Minister Pisas announced this this morning. A face mask is only mandatory in hospitals, other healthcare institutions and public transport. Owners of shops and other buildings can decide for themselves whether they still require a face mask in their space. They must announce this at the entrance.
There is no longer a visitor limit for parties and other group activities. That was initially 200 people inside and a maximum of 400 people outside. “That doesn’t mean we should immediately turn it into a madhouse,” Prime Minister of Curaçao said, “because the virus is still there.”
As an international traveler, visiting Curacao, you are required to follow these three steps:
1. FILL OUT DIGITAL IMMIGRATION CARD
All international visitors are required to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI card) online as soon as you have all your travel information. The Digital Immigration card is a mandatory card for all foreign travelers to clear immigration in Curaçao.
2. Fill out PASSENGER LOCATOR CARD
A Passenger Locator Card is mandatory for all travelers and includes country of departure, personal information, travel information and medical information. ALL Travelers who departing for Curacao are required to complete the online Passenger Locator Card form (PLC) within 48 hours prior to traveling to Curaçao and carry a printed document of proof with them.
Are You Traveling to Curacao?
While the pandemic seems to be heading in the direction of an endemic, government measures around the island are becoming more relaxed. Despite this, we think it is still important as hosts of our tourists visiting our island, to address how to handle a possible infection, in the best, safe, and most comfortable way.
Therefore, with the support from our local health department (GGD), and local government officials, we created a simple guidelines document in the form of a Q & A.
Due to this dynamic situation, please continue to check back in case changes to government measures or guidelines.
The Complete Dive Travel Guide for Curaçao
If you are thinking, planning or just dreaming of your next Caribbean dive vacation, then you should read the complete Curacao Dive Travel Guide!
Over the years of living and literally breathing diving here in Curaçao, not to mention being a professional diver and attending countless international dive shows, it never surprises me to hear a lot of the same frequently asked questions about our Dutch Caribbean island. Some of the more regular questions include: Where is Curaçao?, Why should I dive in Curacao versus Bonaire?, How do I pronounce Curaçao?, Is there things to do on Curaçao?, and so many more.
Need a quick Coronavirus – Covid-19 Test in Curacao before you fly home?
How to Get a Quick Coronavirus (Covid-19) Test for before you travel back to the United States or Canada!
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Government of Canada has issued interim orders requiring all air passengers arriving to the US or Canada from a foreign country to get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) testing facilities in Curacao
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:
Analytisch Diagnostisch Centrum (ADC)
Are you traveling abroad and a Coronavirus (Covid-19) PCR test is required to confirm that you have been tested negative?
Please contact ADC to make an appointment or to request more information.
Costs of the Covid-19 PCR test are ANG 159,- ($ 90) including a medical report with the results. The Medical report will be send within 24h after taken the test.
Additional Testing Facilities in Curacao
Lab de Med – www.labdemed.org
MLS – www.mlscuracao.com
Sleep and Dive Vacation Packages
