Okay, so, I needed a driver’s license in Curacao. I’ve heard some stories about how things work over there, and I figured it might be a bit tricky to do it the official way, especially since I wasn’t planning on sticking around for too long. And I heard that getting an international driver’s permit can be a hassle, and you need to be at least 23, which I’m not, so that was out of the question.
First, I did some digging online. I found some websites that claimed they could help people get a Curacao driver’s license without all the usual fuss. Sounded a bit sketchy, but hey, I was curious. It seemed like there were rules for getting an international permit, like being 23 or older and having a license for 5 years, but I didn’t meet those requirements.
Then I asked around, talked to some folks who’d been to Curacao before. Some said it was easy to get by without a license if you’re just renting a car for a few days. Others warned me that the cops could be strict if you got pulled over. I also heard some interesting things about the alcohol laws – apparently, there’s no specific limit, just don’t drive drunk. Seemed simple enough.

After weighing my options, I decided to take a chance with one of those online services. I found one called Quenrys Rijschool, which said they could get me a license for a good price, starting at just Naf 200. I filled out their online form, sent them some basic info, and paid the fee. I gotta admit, I was a bit nervous about it. I even saw some advice online telling people not to trust strangers on the internet for this sort of thing, which made me second-guess myself. But I figured, what’s the worst that could happen?
A few days later, I got an email saying my license was ready. They sent me a digital copy, and I was pretty surprised at how legit it looked. They even offered to mail me a physical card, but I didn’t need it right away.
Armed with my new “license,” I rented a car in Curacao. Driving around was pretty chill, not much different from anywhere else, really. I made sure to follow the rules of the road, just to be safe. I didn’t have any problems with the police, and nobody ever asked to see my license.
In the end, getting a Curacao driver’s license online worked out for me. It was way easier than I expected, and it saved me a lot of time and hassle. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend this to everyone. But for me, it was a risk that paid off.
Here’s what I learned:
- Doing things the official way can be a pain, especially if you don’t meet the requirements for an international permit.
- There are online services that can help you get a Curacao license, but be cautious and do your research.
- Driving in Curacao is pretty straightforward, just follow the rules and you should be fine.
- Don’t drink and drive, even though there’s no specific alcohol limit.