Duplicate (afschrift) of a lost, stolen or destroyed permit or declaration

Who does this apply to?

• Anyone holding a valid permit or declaration that has been lost, stolen or destroyed

Costs

• First application: XCG 195 ≈ US$ 109
• Other costs: Except for the Niet van Toepassing declaration, which does not require the original proof of payment for the duplicate.

Dollar amounts are approximate, at the fixed rate of US$ 1 = XCG 1.79. You pay in XCG.

Decision time

4 months

Requirements

• Original proof of payment (except for Niet van Toepassing)
• Duplicate application form
• Copy of a valid passport
• If it was theft or loss: a copy of the police report

Steps to apply

1. Report the theft or loss to the police if this applies.
   How to get this done

   Only if you lost the permit through theft (not simple misplacement): go to the nearest police station to file the report and ask for a copy — you will need it as supporting evidence in your duplicate application.

2. Pay XCG 195 and gather the requirements.
   How to get this done

   How to pay the fee for your procedure

   Payment is made by deposit or transfer at Maduro & Curiel's Bank (MCB), account 31967908, in the name of the Toelatingsorganisatie (Rib'e Lugá also accepts payment at Banco di Caribe, account 36286001). ALWAYS put your full name and date of birth in the payment reference (some forms also ask for your passport number): without that reference the payment cannot be matched to your application. You must pay BEFORE submitting your application and show the original proof of payment if asked. Use the 'Payment order' form (on the procedure page) to find the exact amount for your case.

   • Since 1 April 2026, if you apply for a permit for more than 1 year, you pay the fee for each year requested in advance; see the policy notice on the home page.
   • Keep the paper receipt AND a photo/scan: you need it for the application AND as a back-up if there is a dispute.
3. Submit the application scanned as a PDF.
   How to get this done

   How to submit your application online

   The vast majority of Toelatingsorganisatie procedures are submitted by EMAIL to intake@immigrationcur.org (some objection/appeal procedures go to info@immigrationcur.org; check which applies to your case on the relevant page). Attach ALL documents, scanned according to the official criteria, plus the proof of payment. If an authorised representative submits the application (not you), a signed authorisation and a copy of their ID must also be attached. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt by email; keep it as proof. Rib'e Lugá is the EXCEPTION: that procedure goes through the www.ribeluga.cw portal, not by email.

   • Write a clear email subject (e.g. 'Application VTTV - [your full name]') so it is processed faster.
   • Attach files with descriptive names (e.g. 'passport.pdf', 'birth-certificate.pdf') instead of generic names like 'scan001.pdf'.
   • Keep a copy of everything you send: you will need it if you later have to object to a negative decision.
4. Wait up to 4 months; a refusal gives you 6 weeks to file an objection.
   How to get this done

   How to object to a negative decision

   You have 6 WEEKS from notification of the decision to file your objection (bezwaar) by email to info@immigrationcur.org. Your objection must include: your full name and address, a clear description of the decision you are challenging, why you disagree, what outcome you want, your signature, and an address in Curaçao if you live abroad. Attach a copy of the decision and any new evidence. If your objection is rejected (or you prefer to skip this step), you can appeal directly to the Court of First Instance of Curaçao; see the 'Objection and appeal' page for full details, including the legal strategy of asking for a 'provisional measure' (voorlopige voorziening) if you do not want to wait outside the country.

   • Do not let the 6 weeks pass: after that deadline you lose the right to object this way.
   • If your objection is against the refusal of a RENEWAL, by default you still have to wait outside the country, as with a first application, unless you EXPLICITLY ask the court for a provisional measure.

Downloadable forms

• Payment order DOCX · 853 KB Fill it in here
  How to fill out this form

  Betalingsopdracht / Orden de pago: the same form in different languages.

  Form 910. This is the payment order you use at Maduro & Curiel's Bank (MCB) to pay the procedure fees BEFORE you submit your application. You only tick the box for your procedure: the amount is already fixed, you don't have to calculate anything.

  Section single — Select your product/service: Mark (with an X or a circle) the line that matches your procedure EXACTLY. The amounts are already set per category; you don't have to add anything up yourself.

  Proof of return	XCG 225
  Niet-van-Toepassing declaration	XCG 225
  Van Rechtswege declaration	XCG 615
  First application (study)	XCG 625
  First application (rentier/investor/own business/pensioner)	XCG 635
  First application (work/family reunification)	XCG 655
  Renewal (work/study/rentier/investor/pensioner/own business)	XCG 615
  Renewal (family reunification)	XCG 625
  Change of permit	XCG 615
  Internship stay	XCG 525
  Short stay	XCG 535
  Tourist stay	XCG 525
  Final departure	XCG 145
  Duplicate	XCG 195

• Application form for a duplicate DOCX · 47 KB Fill it in here
  How to fill out this form

  Aanvraagformulier Afschrift / Duplicate application form

  Se usa para pedir una reimpresión de tu permiso de residencia, declaración Van Rechtswege o declaración Niet-van-Toepassing cuando el documento físico se perdió, te lo robaron, o se dañó. Decisión en 3 semanas.

  Section 1 — Razón de su petición: Marca una sola casilla: Robo, Pérdida, o Daño.

  Section 2 — Datos del comprobante de pago: Fecha de depósito y monto (XCG 195, ya fijo para este trámite — viene impreso en el formulario).

  Section 3 — Datos personales del extranjero (solicitante): Apellidos, nombres, género, fecha y lugar de nacimiento, nacionalidad(es), número FMSCRV, dirección de residencia y postal en Curazao, teléfono y correo.

  Section 4 — Autorización y firma: Autorizas a la Toelatingsorganisatie a pedir información a Ministerio Público, Interpol, Impuestos, SVB, SOAW, bancos y aseguradoras. Firma y fecha.

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