Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Travel Guide
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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba together make up the Caribbean Netherlands, and their entry rules split by nationality in a genuinely two-tier way. European Dutch citizens, Dutch citizens from Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and Aruba, and US citizens can enter freely for up to 180 days every 365 days, though if that group wants to work or do an internship, a shorter 90 day allowance without a formal Declaration of Admittance by Law applies instead. Other foreign nationals generally get up to 90 days every 180 days, which functions as a standard tourist visa free stay without needing a residence permit for that period.
Every visitor needs a passport valid for six months past the entry date and proof of return travel. Bonaire specifically charges a Visitor Tax of 75 US dollars per visit, with the resulting QR code valid for 30 days of island hopping, a cost worth budgeting for since it is a flat per-visit charge rather than something bundled unpredictably into other costs.
Border crossings
- Flamingo International Airport, Bonaire
The main gateway for Bonaire specifically, where the Visitor Tax QR code and standard entry documentation are checked.
- Sint Eustatius and Saba, smaller separate entry points
Both islands have their own airports, typically reached via a connecting flight from a larger regional hub rather than a direct international arrival.
Transit routes
- Pay the Bonaire Visitor Tax before or on arrival and keep the QR code
It covers 30 days of movement between the islands once paid, worth keeping the code accessible on your phone for the length of your stay.
- Check which tier applies to your specific nationality
The 180 day allowance for Dutch and US citizens is notably more generous than the standard 90 day rule for most other nationalities.
Entry point notes
- US citizens get the longer 180 day allowance here specifically
Grouped with Dutch citizens from across the kingdom, a genuinely different tier from most other visitors.
- The Visitor Tax is Bonaire-specific, not automatically covering the other two islands
Worth checking whether Sint Eustatius or Saba have their own separate charges if your itinerary includes them.