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Caribbean Netherlands visas

Caribbean Netherlands tourist visa

The common Caribbean visa allows multiple visits to all six islands. Many travellers can visit without this visa because of their nationality or another visa or residence permit they hold.

Ways to get a Caribbean Netherlands tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry by nationality

    No visa needed

    Nationals of all European Union member states and the listed countries and territories qualify. The information about Jamaica is inconsistent.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days

  2. Visa-free entry for Dutch nationals

    No visa needed

    Dutch nationals without a right to live in the Dutch Caribbean can enter without a visa for up to six months. The right to live there is limited to Dutch nationals with a connection to the region.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months for Dutch nationals without a local right of abode

    Passports that qualify (1)

  3. Entry with a qualifying visa or permit

    No visa needed

    Travellers of any nationality qualify if they hold a valid visa, residence permit or return permit for any part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a Schengen country, Ireland or the United Kingdom. A residence or return permit for Canada, the United States or the listed French territories also qualifies.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days

  5. Common Caribbean visa

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa can apply through a consular representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within 180 days, with a maximum uninterrupted stay of 30 days in any one of the individual countries.
    Entries
    Multiple entries
    1. Apply at a consular representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
    2. State which country will be your main destination.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a common Caribbean visa.

Who doesn't

Nationals of all European Union member states and the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Other exemptions apply to Dutch nationals and holders of certain visas, permits and travel documents.

How to apply

  1. Apply at a consular representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
  2. State which country will be your main destination.

Good to know

  • Follow the stay limits for your visa or exemption.
  • Arrange permission for a longer stay separately.
  • The common Caribbean visa cannot be used to enter the European Netherlands.
  • The common visa covers all six Dutch Caribbean islands.
  • Jamaica appears in the visa-free list, but a separate exemption table says Jamaican nationals need a visa for Caribbean Netherlands. The information is inconsistent.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a common Caribbean visa. Nationals of all European Union member states and the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Other exemptions apply to Dutch nationals and holders of certain visas, permits and travel documents.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry by nationality (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for Dutch nationals (no visa at all); Entry with a qualifying visa or permit (no visa at all); Entry with a Canadian or United States visa (no visa at all); Common Caribbean visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Caribbean Netherlands without a tourist visa?

Nationals of all European Union member states and the listed countries and territories qualify. The information about Jamaica is inconsistent. Dutch nationals without a right to live in the Dutch Caribbean can enter without a visa for up to six months. The right to live there is limited to Dutch nationals with a connection to the region. Travellers of any nationality qualify if they hold a valid visa, residence permit or return permit for any part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a Schengen country, Ireland or the United Kingdom. A residence or return permit for Canada, the United States or the listed French territories also qualifies. Nationals of Bolivia, China, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, India, Jamaica and Venezuela qualify if they hold a valid Canadian or United States visa.

How long can I stay on a Caribbean Netherlands tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within 180 days, with a maximum uninterrupted stay of 30 days in any one of the individual countries.

How do I apply for a Caribbean Netherlands tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply at a consular representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 2. 2. State which country will be your main destination.

What rules do I have to follow on a Caribbean Netherlands tourist visa?

Follow the stay limits for your visa or exemption. Arrange permission for a longer stay separately. The common Caribbean visa cannot be used to enter the European Netherlands.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Caribbean Netherlands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Caribbean Netherlands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Caribbean Netherlands tourist visa rules?

On Caribbean Netherlands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Caribbean Netherlands?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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