On 10 October 2010, the Netherlands Antilles had been dissolved as a political entity. The Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will henceforth consist of the countries of Aruba, Curaçao and St Maarten and the Dutch public bodies of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba (the ‘BES islands’).

Travellers who want to visit more than one Caribbean country will need only to apply and pay for a single visa.

But none of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, including the BES islands, will join the Schengen Area. 

How to apply a Visa for Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean -Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba?
  1. Duly completed application form.
  2. Two color passport sized photos on white background, taken recently.
  3. Original and photocopy of passport; must be valid throughout at least 6 months of intended stay.
  4. Photocopy of ARC 
  5. Other evidence:
    - Invitation for business trip.
    - Hotel and Flight reservations.
  6. Applicant has to apply in person.
  7. The visa fee is payable at the time of application and is non-refundable.
    Visa fee is changed based on the NT$- EURO rate.
  8. Proceeding: 4 weeks
  9. Visa type and validity: Tourist/Business visa for short stay not longer than 30 days.
  10. The foregoing is not an exhaustive list, each applicant may be asked to provide additional proof. 
  11. The visa requirement applies to all children, regardless of age. They must have their own visa sticker, which means that they must have their own passport. Fees do not need to be paid for visa applications for children under the age of six.
  12. Even if married to a Dutch national, an alien whose nationality requires him or her to have a visa is still required to apply for a visa and pay the visa application fee.

 

Visa exemption categories
  1. Holders of a valid residence permit for the United States, Canada, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland or Switzerland;
  2. Holders of a valid residence permit for the French part of St Maarten;
  3. Holders of a valid residence permit for one of the countries or public bodies (Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean.

 

Countries whose nationals do not require a visa for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom

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