The Director of the Immigration and Border Protection Service (IBP) would like to inform the general public that as November 1, 2014 new visa regulations went into effect for the Dutch Caribbean and St. Maarten in particular as efforts continued to improve travel and economic opportunities within the region as well as the necessary streamlining of policies in accordance with European and international regulations.
U.S. and Canadian Visa
Travelers from the following countries only; Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, China (new), Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, India (new), Jamaica and Peru, are exempted from the Dutch Caribbean visa when in possession of a valid, multiple entry visa from the United States and Canada.
Schengen Visa
All travelers, regardless of nationality, are exempted from the Dutch Caribbean visa when in possession of a valid, multiple entry Schengen Area visa.
These changes have implications for travel throughout the Dutch Caribbean i.e. Aruba, Curacao and the BES islands. More information regarding the revised Dutch Caribbean visa policy and be requested by contacting the IBP at im*********@si************.org.
- Friday, April 26, 2024
