Low riskAmericas · CaribbeanCuraçao Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Curaçao carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Curaçao. Special dosing applies for infants and high-risk travelers.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Curaçao.
Measles
Measles vaccination with MMR is recommended for all international travelers, including early doses for infants 6-11 months old.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Rabies
Rabies is not common in dogs in Curaçao. Pre-exposure vaccination may be considered based on your activities and access to medical care.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for Curaçao, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including transit stops over 12 hours.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
911
Medical / Ambulance
911
Fire
911
U.S. Embassy
+599-9-433-2200
Curaçao travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Curaçao?▼
For travel to Curaçao, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Curaçao?▼
No — Curaçao is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Curaçao?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Curaçao is currently rated low risk. Curaçao carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Curaçao?▼
Key emergency numbers in Curaçao are Police 911, Medical / Ambulance 911, Fire 911 and U.S. Embassy +599-9-433-2200. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.