How to obtain a police certificate - Curaçao

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.

How and where do I obtain one?
You need to obtain a document called Declaration of Good Conduct (“Verklaring van Goed Gedrag” in Dutch).

Documents to provide:

• proof of resident status in Curaçao, which can be obtained from the Civil Registrar’s Office
• a completed form stating the reason for the request
• the applicable fees

Submit your application to:

Hoofd van de plaatselijke politie
Waaigatplein 1
Willemstad
Curaçao
Telephone: ++ 599-9-866-6374

Note: Only people who have or had resident status in Curaçao may obtain a Declaration of Good Conduct. Processing takes two to three weeks.