To apply for a building permit (ROP) in Curaçao, you must submit an application to the Department of Spatial Planning and Development (ROP). You will need documents such as a survey report, site plan, deed of ownership, and building drawings. The process generally takes 6 to 8 weeks.
Where: Visit the Department of Spatial Planning and Development (ROP) at Plasa Horacio Hoyer 19, Scharloo, Willemstad.
Opening hours: 07:45 – 11:45 AM
Phone: You may also contact them at +599 9 433 3200.
Survey report, Site plan, Copy of the deed of ownership, Building drawings.
Processing time: On average, 6–8 weeks.
Extended period: For more complex constructions, the procedure may take longer.
Validity: A granted permit gives the right to build once and expires after completion of the construction.
