Admission office
The Admission Office Curaçao (hereinafter: TO) falls under the Ministry of Justice and is charged with the implementation of the Foreigners Act in Curaçao. The organization is responsible for processing applications from people who want to stay in Curaçao for a short or longer period of time. The applications are assessed in accordance with the National Ordinance Admission and Deportation (LTU).
Mission & Vision
Mission
Assess the requests (for admission) of individuals based on current legislations and regulations and within the stipulated time in a decisive, professional and honest manner.
Vision
Be a professional and dynamic organization for admission of individuals to Curaçao in accordance with the applicable rules.
The objectives of the Admission Office
- Processing applications for admission, residence and naturalization in a systematic, professional, honest and client-oriented manner, so that the client’s needs are met in accordance with current legislations and regulations.
- Informing clients in a correct, complete, comprehensible and uniform manner, whereby in special cases the information is tail ored as much as possible to the specific needs of clients.
- Promoting cooperation in the internal organization within the immigration process with other important stakeholders through adequate coordination of processes, procedures and (information) systems.
- Making a contribution to policy development in the field regarding foreign nationals.
The Admissions Organization processes the following requests:
- Residence permits
- Tourist extension
- Declaration Van Rechtswege
- Declaration Niet van Toepassing
- Proof of return (Re-entry)
The Admissions Organization is also tasked with:
- giving advice on policy changes
- representing the Minister of Justice in the objection and appeal process
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