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Working in Curaçao: which job site, agency or internship program fits you?

We list 21 channels. Dutch citizens don't need a work permit but do need an admission-by-right declaration, and can start once they've applied; other nationalities need a work permit. Minimum wage has been Cg 11.93 an hour (Cg 2,067.87 a month) since January 1, 2026. For internships, Wereldstap has the best rating (4.6 from 104 Trustpilot reviews); for healthcare and teaching, CMC, VPCO and the government recruit actively in the Netherlands.

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Wereldstap Curaçao (Wereldstage)

4.6★ · 104 reviews

internship agency since 2000 · Internships, gap year, work stints · Arranges housing and airport pickup

  • Friendly, helpful team on the island
  • Clear communication before and during the stay
  • Sometimes disorganized, with late information
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Wereldstap Curaçao (Wereldstage)

internship agency since 2000 · Internships, gap year, work stints · Arranges housing and airport pickup
4.6 ★ 104
  • Friendly, helpful team on the island
  • Sometimes disorganized, with late information
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  • Clear communication before and during the stay
  • Good mix of activities and free time
  • Complaints about assigned housing
  • Long waits for airport pickup

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Workspot Curaçao

coworking in a historic building · Scharloo, Willemstad · Bitterstraat 17 · Curaçao's first coworking space · 24-hour access, printing
4.3 ★ 2
  • You work in a historic UNESCO-listed building
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  • Relaxed vibe without strict quiet rules
  • Friendly mix of local founders and digital nomads

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@HOME in Curaçao

remote work program · $294 per application (ANG 535) · 6 months, extendable to 1 year · No Curaçao income tax · Decision in about 2 weeks
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Curaçao Coworking

coworking · Pietermaai, Willemstad · $20 per day (from) · Abraham de Veerstraat 9 · 24/7 access for monthly members · Wi-Fi about 103 Mbps down
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LinkedIn

Many Curaçao employers and recruiters hire on LinkedIn; search by location Curaçao.

Indeed

Also shows jobs in the Netherlands when you search for Curaçao; check the job location.

Flexa

Job platform where TUI posts its Curaçao internships.

Studiekeuze123 Caribisch

List of organizations that support students moving between the Netherlands and the islands.

Good to know

  • Dutch citizens not born on the islands apply for an admission-by-right declaration with the Admission Office; you can work once the application is filed.
  • An internship always requires a declaration or permit for that purpose, even a short one.
  • Without a Dutch passport you need a work permit; since 2025 employers must replace expats with local staff after five years at most.
  • Minimum wage from age 21 is Cg 11.93 an hour; at 18 it is 75%, Cg 8.95.
  • If you work for a foreign employer, @HOME in Curaçao gives you six months' stay for ANG 535, renewable once.
  • For healthcare or teaching jobs, check the annual Working in the Caribbean fair at RAI Amsterdam, with more than 70 employers in 2026.
  • CMC doesn't accept open applications: apply to a listed vacancy at vacatures.cmc.cw or email recruitment@cmc.cw.

Frequently asked questions

Do Dutch citizens need a work permit in Curaçao?

No. If you weren't born on the islands, you apply for an admission-by-right declaration with the Admission Office. You can start working once you've applied, and a decision follows within four months.

What is the minimum wage in Curaçao in 2026?

Since January 1, 2026, Cg 11.93 gross an hour, or Cg 2,067.87 a month at 40 hours, from age 21. Younger workers get a share: 90% at 20, 85% at 19, 75% at 18 and 65% at 16 and 17.

How do I find an internship in Curaçao?

Through agencies like Wereldstap Curaçao or Stagebureau Curaçao (Bo Curaçao), which also arrange housing, or directly with companies such as TUI and My Curaçao Guide, which hire interns for February and September.

What permit do I need for an internship in Curaçao?

Dutch citizens apply for an admission-by-right declaration for an internship; other nationalities apply for an internship residence permit. This applies whatever the length; the internship agreement counts as proof of means.

Can non-Dutch citizens work in Curaçao?

Yes, with a work permit your employer applies for. Since February 2025 employers must replace an expat with someone from the local population register after five years at most, with a one-year transition.

Can I work remotely from Curaçao?

Yes. @HOME in Curaçao lets you stay six months and work for a foreign employer, renewable once to a year, for ANG 535 (about $294). You don't pay Curaçao income tax.

Do you earn less in Curaçao than in the Netherlands?

Usually, yes. YoungCapital says pay is lower than in the Netherlands, and more than a third of the workforce earns minimum wage.

Which sectors hire the most in Curaçao?

Healthcare, education, government and tourism. CMC is short of specialists, the government reported 244 openings, and hotels and tour companies take on many interns.

How we compare

We looked up every provider in Curaçao on Google Maps, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot, travel forums and the providers’ own sites. For each we show the score and number of reviews per platform and summarize, in our own words, what keeps coming back in reviews. Providers do not pay for a spot.

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