The Chinese Consulate General in Willemstad noticed that there has been a recent increase in home-invasion robberies on the island, and hereby reminds Chinese citizens and staff of Chinese-funded institutions in Curaçao to stay highly alert to the aforesaid risks and take proper safety precautions.

1. Keep close track of local security conditions. Avoid isolated neighborhoods, suburban areas and poorly-lit roads with little foot traffic at night. Minimize traveling alone late at night. Refrain from visiting high-crime areas unless necessary. Do not go to dangerous places.

2. Do not display valuables in public and avoid carrying large amounts of cash on your person. Keep car doors and windows locked while driving. Do not leave any conspicuous valuables inside the vehicle. Where possible, park your car in official parking lots equipped with security personnel and surveillance cameras.

3. For Chinese citizens running shops: it is recommended to reinforce security and surveillance systems at your premises, shorten business hours at night as much as possible, and avoid manning the store alone. If you are unfortunately robbed, remain calm and note down the suspects’ physical features and vehicle information. Call the police immediately after escaping danger (Police: 911; Ambulance: 912), and keep the police report.

4. Keep copies of documents and emergency contact information properly. Take photos of important documents such as passports and residence permits for electronic backup, and store the digital copies separately from the original documents.

5. Consular Protection Hotline of the Consulate General: +005999-5213366 (for emergency assistance for Chinese citizens only). If dialing from outside our consular jurisdiction and the number cannot be reached starting with 00, replace 00 with the "+" sign, i.e., +5999-5213366. Consular Inquiry Email: willemstad@csm.mfa.gov.cn (for non-emergency enquiries).