Caribisch Nederland: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- Bonaire visitor tax: normally USD 75 for non-residents aged 13+; reduced rates and exemptions apply.
- Check separate entry and transit requirements for each island.
Inreis en visa
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba handle immigration separately. British visitors can stay visa-free for up to 3 months per island under UK guidance. Carry your passport between islands. Bonaire charges a visitor entry tax; confirm separate island forms and any transit-country requirements.
Geldigheid paspoort: UK guidance: 6 months beyond arrival. Bonaire tourism guidance says valid for the stay; confirm nationality-specific rules.
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Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- All three islands use US dollars. Cards are widely accepted on Bonaire; on Saba and Sint Eustatius acceptance is mainly at larger businesses. Carry cash.
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Regels en verboden
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Carry identification, such as a passport copy.
- Do not take shells, coral or beach sand from Bonaire.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Kleding: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
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Klimaat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- februari: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maart: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- april: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mei: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- augustus: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- september: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- november: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- december: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste seizoen: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
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Wat mee te nemen
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Water: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Verzekering: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.