Willemstad - Clearance
General Clearance:
All small pleasure yachts should proceed to Spanish Water anchorage area as indicated in the procedure at Curacao/Clearance, and travel from there to town to clear in.
You must check in within 24 hours of your arrival (and obtain an anchoring permit within 8 office hours of arrival from the Harbor Master’s office). Officials appreciate you clearing first with SailClear which speeds up the process considerably.
Location of offices:
The Immigration building has now moved back to the west side of St. Anna Bay in Willemstad, next to the Harbor Master/Port office.
The Harbor Master’s office must be visited if you need to get an anchoring permit. If staying in marinas, then an anchoring permit is not required. Opening hours for the Harbor Master’s office are: Mon – Thu: 07.30-11.30 hrs & 13.30-16.00 hrs / Friday: only open until 15.30 hrs.
Customs is located on the east side of St. Anna Bay, next to the swinging bridge at 4348+MMH, Sha Caprileskade, Willemstad, Curaçao – see on Google maps. Just the skipper is required.
Last updated: November 2023
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