Foreign travel advice

Bonaire/St Eustatius/Saba

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules 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.

Vaccine requirements

You must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Caribbean Islands (Netherlands) guide.

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.