Foreign travel advice

Bonaire/St Eustatius/Saba

Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Netherlands Embassy in the UK.

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba.

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

You must bring your passport when travelling from one island to another. Each island handles immigration separately.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You can stay in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba for up to 3 months per island without a visa.

For more information about visas and other entry requirements, contact the Netherlands Embassy or check Netherlands Worldwide.

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Caribbean Islands (Netherlands) guide.

Depending on your circumstances, this may include a yellow fever certificate.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.