Curacao: Authorities largely maintain existing COVID-19 measures as of July 8 /update 27

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Authorities in Curacao are largely maintaining the island's existing COVID-19-related domestic and international travel restrictions as of July 8.

Most nonessential businesses are open. Gatherings on the beach and other public places remain limited to 25 people. Events with up to 250 people and no dancing are low risk, while events with more than 250 people and/or dancing remain high risk. Those who wish to attend high-risk events must generally provide proof of being fully vaccinated for more than two weeks or present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before the event. Contact-tracing requirements and other standard safety protocols apply to all events, regardless of their risk rating.

International Travel
All incoming travelers must complete the digital Passenger Locator Card (PLC) regardless of the country or territory of origin. Additional protocols for international travelers will depend on whether they arrive from a very low, low, high, or very high-risk country or territory:

• Very low risk: Travelers from these locations are not subject to any further measures. Locations under this risk rating as of July 8 include Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, China, Czech Republic, Dominica, Finland, Grenada, Hong Kong, Hungary, Jamaica, Montserrat, Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Puerto Rico, Saba, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Eustatius, Singapore, Taiwan, and Turks and Caicos.

• Low risk: Travelers from these locations must present a negative result from either a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure for Curacao or an antigen test taken no more than 24 hours prior to departure. All travelers from these locations must take an antigen test on the third day of their stay. Locations rated as low risk as of July 8 include Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bonaire, Canada, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Italy, Luxemburg, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, Saint Lucia, Spain, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the US.

• High risk: Arriving passengers must present a negative result from either a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken no more than 24 hours prior to departure regardless of their vaccination status. All travelers from these locations must take an antigen test on the third day of their stay. As of July 8, high-risk locations include Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Panama, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UAE.

• Very high risk: Travelers from very high-risk locations must present a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure; authorities will not accept antigen tests for entry. Officials require individuals from these locations to take an antigen test on the third day of their stay. All testing requirements apply regardless of the passengers' vaccination status. Countries under these restrictions as of July 8 include Colombia, French Guiana, India, Portugal, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, the UK, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Locations not included on the above lists are designated as high risk. All passengers arriving in private vessels will face the same restrictions as travelers arriving from a high-risk location. All arrivals are subject to additional health screenings. Officials may place travelers presenting symptoms of COVID-19 in mandatory quarantine.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, tighten, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.

Resources

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Government of Curacao
Government COVID-19 Information
Government Travel Restrictions
Digital Immigration Card and PLC