WILLEMSTAD – The Civil Registry Office (Kranshi), under the Ministry of Governance, Planning, and Public Service, has announced that it will open on Saturdays in June for registration purposes. Starting Saturday, June 7, 2025, Kranshi will be open for four consecutive Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

According to local law, all residents of Curaçao are required to register at Kranshi. In preparation for an expected increase in the number of residency permits being issued soon, Kranshi anticipates a significant rise in the number of visitors during the week. To ensure that all clients receive the same level of service, Kranshi has decided to offer additional hours. 

These special Saturday openings are specifically for individuals who need to register after receiving a residency permit from the Admission Organization of Curaçao. No appointment is necessary for registration on these days. Once registered, individuals can make an appointment to apply for or renew their ID cards. 

Documents Required for Registration: 

Valid passport with residency permit stamp issued by the Admission Organization of Curaçao. 

The official decision (Ministerial Decree) granting the residency permit. 

Original birth certificate (apostilled/legalized), no older than one year. 

Original deregistration certificate (‘uitschrijfbewijs’) if deregistered from within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 

Valid residential address in Curaçao (street name and house number). 

Lease agreement, purchase contract, or written permission from the property owner or main occupant. 

Declaration of address from ROP (Urban Planning Service) if it concerns a new address, a changed street number, or an address not yet registered with Kranshi. 

If married, divorced, or widowed, an original certificate with apostille/legalization is also required, no older than one year. 

All individuals must appear in person at Kranshi for registration.