Travel guide to Curaçao (Willemstad) — Passport validity, power plugs, currency & emergency numbers
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- Capital: Willemstad
- Official language: Dutch, Papiamentu, English & Spanish
- Currency: Caribbean Guilder (USD accepted everywhere) (XCG / ANG · ƒ / $)
- Passport validity & visa rule: Requires a passport with 6 months validity, Digital Immigration Card (DI Card), yellow fever certificate, and Caribbean visa depending on nationality. (Min. 6 months)
- Power plugs & electricity: Type A, B & F (127 V / 220 V at hotels) · 127 V (50 Hz)
- Emergency numbers: Police: 911 | Ambulance: 912 | Fire: 911
- International calling code: +599-9
- Tap water safety: High-quality desalinated tap water, 100% safe to drink.
- Tipping custom: 10% to 15% at restaurants if a service charge is not already included.
- Driving side: Right