By Daniela Martina, Curaçao Travel Editor · Updated July 2026
Quick answer: Everyone flying to Curaçao must complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI Card) online before arrival. It is completely free on the official portal, dicardcuracao.com, takes about 10 minutes, and must be filled in within 7 days of your trip. After submitting you get an email confirmation; show it with your passport at immigration when you land at Hato Airport. Never pay for the DI Card: websites that charge a fee are not the official portal.
The DI Card is Curaçao's online replacement for the old paper embarkation card you used to fill in on the plane. It is quick and painless, but it has become a magnet for copycat websites that charge tourists for a form the government gives away for free. Here is exactly how it works in 2026, and how to do it right the first time.
At a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who needs it | All visitors arriving by air, incl. children |
| Cost | Free (official portal only) |
| When to complete | Within 7 days before travel |
| Where | dicardcuracao.com (official) |
| Time needed | ~10 minutes |
| On arrival | Show email confirmation + passport |
What the DI Card is
The Digital Immigration Card is Curaçao's electronic entry form: your passport details, travel dates and address on the island, submitted online before you fly. It replaced the old paper ED card, so there is nothing to fill in on the plane anymore. It is not a visa and it does not change any visa rules; it is simply the immigration form moved online.
How to complete it, step by step
1. Go to the official portal, dicardcuracao.com, within 7 days of your trip. 2. Enter passport details, flight numbers and dates for each traveler (children need their own card; parents can fill it in for them). 3. Add your accommodation address in Curaçao, so keep your booking confirmation handy. 4. Submit and wait for the confirmation email; check your spam folder if it does not arrive within a few minutes. 5. Save the confirmation on your phone or print it.
Beware of fake "DI Card" websites
Search results and ads sometimes push lookalike websites that complete the same free form for a "service fee" of tens of dollars. The rule is simple: the DI Card is free, always. If a site asks for payment, close it. Book nothing, pay nothing, and use only the official portal. If you already paid a third-party site, your form may still be valid, but dispute the charge with your card issuer.
What happens at Hato Airport
After landing at Curaçao International Airport (Hato), you queue for passport control as usual. The officer scans your passport and can find your DI Card digitally, but showing the confirmation from your email makes it faster. Then you collect your bags and head out; if you have not planned that part yet, here is how to get from the airport to Willemstad and the beaches.
Practical tips
Do the form at home, not at the departure gate: airport Wi-Fi and a closing gate are a bad combination. Double-check your passport number, as a typo is the most common reason for problems at the desk. And if your plans are not fixed yet, our guide to the best time to visit Curaçao helps you pick the week before you ever touch the form.
