Bonaire Visa Information
Summary
Passports
Passport valid for
at least three months after intended return to home country required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to one month (for each visit), for not more than a total of 90 days a year. If nationals of these countries wish to stay for more than 30 days, they will need a residence permit.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).
Warning
Most visits are trouble-free.
Visitors should be aware that the Islands are used as a drug passageway from South America to Europe and North America. It is advised never to leave bags unattended nor agree to carry a package for anyone.
The hurricane season in the Dutch Caribbean normally runs from June to November.
The threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Vaccinations
Health Care
The San Francisco Hospital is equipped to deal with emergencies and has a decompression chamber and an ambulance aircraft.
Note
* A yellow fever certificate is required from all travelers over six months of age coming from infected areas.
| Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
Passports
Passport valid for
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to one month (for each visit), for not more than a total of 90 days a year. If nationals of these countries wish to stay for more than 30 days, they will need a residence permit.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).
Warning
Most visits are trouble-free.
Visitors should be aware that the Islands are used as a drug passageway from South America to Europe and North America. It is advised never to leave bags unattended nor agree to carry a package for anyone.
The hurricane season in the Dutch Caribbean normally runs from June to November.
The threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | Certificate Required? | |
| Diphtheria | Sometimes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Sometimes | |
| Yellow Fever | No* |
Health Care
The San Francisco Hospital is equipped to deal with emergencies and has a decompression chamber and an ambulance aircraft.
Note
* A yellow fever certificate is required from all travelers over six months of age coming from infected areas.
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