Bonaire/St Eustatius/Saba
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Call 911 or 913 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccinations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip check:
- the latest information on vaccination recommendations and health risks in TravelHealthPro’s Caribbean Islands (Netherlands) guide
- where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
The NHS has information on whether you can take your medicine abroad.
Healthcare facilities in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba
Saba and St Eustatius only have an extensive GP practice. More complicated or emergency care cases may need emergency evacuation to the hospital on St Maarten.
Bonaire healthcare facilities are good and of an equivalent standard to those found in European Netherlands.
Health insurance cards
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.