Curaçao

Yacht entry overview

On arrival in Curaçao, the master must first register everyone aboard with immigration, then declare goods to customs and complete vessel entry and anchoring permission with the harbourmaster. Basic documents listed by the Port Authority are vessel registration, passports for all crew and accompanying persons, and clearance from the previous port. Curaçao Customs additionally requires the master or representative to attend the designated customs office within 6 hours of arrival for vessel clearance, with vessel and cargo documents and a ship's stores list. The Port Authority states that yachts may normally stay up to 6 months with crew aboard. Personal entry permission and stay periods must still be confirmed individually with immigration.

The Curaçao Port Authority yacht page requires international arriving yachts to complete formalities with the relevant authorities. General port guidance refers to proceeding to Willemstad Harbour unless otherwise directed. It provides no complete list of authorised yacht clearance ports. Confirm this vessel's entry point and anchorage permission with the Port Authority in advance.

General Curaçao Port Authority guidance requires vessel particulars and estimated arrival/departure times to be submitted by an agent to the Vessel Traffic Control Centre (VTCC), and gives VHF 12 for Fort Nassau VTCC. The page sets no uniform private-yacht notice period. Confirm applicability and deadlines with the Port Authority/agent.

The Curaçao Port Authority yacht formalities guide requires registration of everyone with immigration on arrival, with crew/passenger passports. It mentions stays for crewed yachts, but visa requirements depend on nationality. Confirm applicable periods and visas with Curaçao Immigration before travel.

The Curaçao Port Authority yacht guide requires the master to carry valid vessel registration documents and declare onboard goods to customs. It describes local stay periods for yachts and foreign crew but does not fully explain temporary-import tax rules or exceptions. Check this vessel's applicable conditions with customs.

General Curaçao Port Authority guidance requires a copy of a health declaration but does not explain private-yacht food, animals, plants or quarantine details. Before arrival, confirm applicable yacht quarantine/free pratique requirements with the Port Authority and health authorities.

The Curaçao Port Authority yacht guide identifies firearms, ammunition and explosives as restricted goods requiring customs declaration and states that customs may retain them until departure formalities are complete. Check other controlled goods with customs.

The Curaçao Port Authority yacht guide requires personnel registration with immigration, goods declarations to customs, and vessel clearance and anchoring permission from the harbourmaster. Carry vessel registration, passports for everyone and previous-port outward clearance. Confirm processing hours and berths with the Port Authority.

The Curaçao Port Authority yacht guide states that each anchoring permit attracts a non-refundable administrative fee. It gives no amount and does not establish that this covers all clearance or departure fees. Obtain the current tariff and voyage-specific quote from the Port Authority.