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Willemstad short-term rental rules (2026)

Curaçao
Conditional
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

Willemstad has no rules of its own: Curaçao has no separate city government, so the island-wide rules apply (the national record intl-curacao-nationwide holds them).

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Night cap
None

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The full Willemstad rules

17 rules on record for Willemstad, 3 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Willemstad?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Willemstad has no rules of its own: Curaçao has no separate city government, so the island-wide rules apply (the national record intl-curacao-nationwide holds them).

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Willemstad?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Willemstad?

No night cap is on record.

When were the Willemstad rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Willemstad on 26 Oct 2026.

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