Passport valid for at least three months after intended return to home country required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Belgium, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Jamaica, Korea (Rep), Luxembourg, Malawi, Mauritius, The Netherlands, Niger, The Philippines, Poland, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Spain, Swaziland, Togo and the UK for touristic stays of up to three months;
(b) most nationals continuing to a third country within 24 hours by the same means of transportation and not leaving the airport and holding tickets with reserved seats and documents for their onward journey.

(a) Nationals of the following countries must apply for a visa before entering the country even for touristic purposes: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China (PR) (except Hong Kong SAR), CIS, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Korea (DPR), Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic), Mali, Nigeria, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro and Vietnam. (b) 2. All other nationals may enter without a visa for touristic stays of up to 14 days. (c) All stays can be extended locally by the same period that they are valid for.

All visas, regardless of duration of stay or number of entries permitted on visa, cost €35.

Visas are generally issued for as long as duration of stay, up until a maximum 90 days from date of issue.

Nearest Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. All further information about visa requirements may be obtained from The Royal Netherlands Embassies which formally represent the Netherlands Antilles; see Passport/Visa Information in The Netherlands section.

(a) Passport or equivalent travel document valid for a minimum of three months after intended return to home country. Passports should contain a blank visa page and endorse residence permit. For minors (18 years and under), an approval of both parents or legal guardians with a copy of each parent’s/guardian’s passport is required. If passport is new, the old passport must also be submitted. (b) One fully completed application form. (c) One recent passport-size photo per person endorsed on passport, with daytime phone number and address written clearly on the back. More photos may be required. (d) Fee, payable by postal order (to Royal Netherlands Embassy) or cash. Cheques are not accepted. Visa handling fees may be charged on applications handed in, regardless of outcome, depending on Embassy/Consulate. (e) Evidence of sufficient funds amounting to a minimum of £30 for each day of stay (cash not accepted), eg original bank statements, credit card with credit limit statement, traveller’s cheques. (f) A recent and original letter from employer, stating commencement date, with last payslip. If self-employed, submit letter from solicitor, accountant or company house. If unemployed, submit social benefit booklet. If in education, submit a recent and original letter from school/college/university, confirming attendance. (g) Valid medical or travel insurance. Tourist: (a)-(g) and, (h) Invitation from family or proof of accommodation. (i) Return or onward ticket(s), plus necessary documents for returning to country of origin. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Invitation from company that you are visiting.

Enquire at the office of the Lieutenant Governor of the Island Territory of St Eustatius, Oranjestad, St Eustatius. In certain cases, Dutch Europeans may be permitted to reside in the Netherlands Antilles without having to apply for a residence permit. However, it is best to consult the nearest Dutch Embassy/Consulate in advance to ascertain whether this is applicable taking into consideration the individual circumstances of the traveller.

Applications should be lodged at least one month prior to departure.

Office of the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands Antilles
PO Box 90706, Badhuisweg 173-175, 2597 JP The Hague, The Netherlands
Tel: (70) 306 6111.