France → Netherlands Antilles: do you need a visa?

Short-Stay Caribbean Visa

Documents

• Completed and signed Caribbean visa application form (printed)
• Valid passport (no more than 10 years old, at least 2 empty visa pages, valid at least 3 months after departure, signed)
• Recent colour photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm, white or light-coloured background, no more than 6 months old)
• Proof of legal residence in the country of application
• Proof of social or economic ties to the country of residence (employment, self-employment, study, property or caregiving evidence)
• Proof of accommodation in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom for the entire stay
• Bank statements for the previous 3 months and, if employed, 3 recent payslips, or proof of who pays travel and stay
• Travel reservation to and from the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom
• Travel medical insurance covering all Caribbean parts of the Kingdom for the whole stay (minimum USD 15,000 medical expenses including repatriation)
• For minors travelling without one or both parents or guardians: birth certificate extract, consent form and copies of parents' or guardians' travel documents

FAQ

Is a short-stay Caribbean visa valid for the European Netherlands or Schengen?
No. A short-stay Caribbean visa is not valid for the European part of the Netherlands or any other Schengen country.

Can I work on a short-stay Caribbean visa?
No. A short-stay Caribbean visa does not permit paid work; a work permit is required for employment.

How long can I stay on each island?
Aruba allows up to 180 consecutive days within 365 days; Curacao up to 30 consecutive days (extendable); Bonaire, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten up to 90 consecutive days within 180 days.