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Government advisories for Saba and Sint Eustatius
US State Department
US L1 · Normal precautionsExercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Bonaire . Bonaire is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is most likely to occur in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. Beware of…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Aug 20, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · no warningsNo FCDO travel warnings
Latest change: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Dec 10, 2025
Local scams and street crime
- Protecting your belongings: Petty theft and street crime happen. Take precautions such as: avoiding isolated areas, including beaches, after dark keeping valuables secure and out of sight being aware of bag snatchers
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Dec 10, 2025
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Women's safety (Government of Canada): Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse.
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Saba and Sint Eustatius
- Zika: the CDC lists Zika as a risk in Saba and Sint Eustatius. An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby. CDC on Zika
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
- Yellow Fever (children): Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥9 months old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission.
CDC health page for Saba and Sint Eustatius · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
Government of Canada
CA 1 · Normal precautionsTake normal security precautions
Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Oct 14, 2026
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for Saba and Sint Eustatius
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can stay in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba for up to 3 months per island without a visa.
- Passport: Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Read the full UK 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.
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.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual Citizenship.
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.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Dec 10, 2025
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Bonaire.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period
Business visa: not required for stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period
Work permit: required
Student visa: required
Visitor entry tax
You must pay a $75 USD visitor entry tax to visit Bonaire. The tax can be paid online using the official government site.
Visitor entry tax – Government of Bonaire
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them:
- a return or onward ticket
- proof of the purpose of your stay
- proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay
- proof of valid health insurance
- proof of accommodation for your stay
Other entry requirements may apply.
Useful links
- Bonaire Immigration and Entry Requirements – Info Bonaire
- Requirements for travelling without a visa – Government of the Netherlands
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Oct 14, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Saba and Sint Eustatius).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 911 FCDO also lists 913 ambulance / 912 fire on some islands
- Plugs: type A, B
- Power: 110 V, 60 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: generally safe
- Calling code: +599
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: medium. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Caribisch Nederland Dutch
Essential phrases in Dutch
| Hello | Hallo | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Dank je wel | |
| Help! | Help! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Waar is het ziekenhuis? | |
| I need the police | Ik heb de politie nodig | |
| I need a doctor | Ik heb een dokter nodig | |
| How much is it? | Hoeveel kost het? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Waar is het toilet? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
More live hazards and notices
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Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonaire/Flamingo TNCB | 28°C / 82°F | 9 kt from 100° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather | |
| St Eustatius/Roosevelt TNCE | 27°C / 81°F | 3 kt from 100° | — | Reported |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
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Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Saba and Sint Eustatius?
- Is it safe to travel to Saba and Sint Eustatius right now?
- Official advice is to take normal or increased precautions. As of Oct 18, 08:28 UTC. The US State Department rates Saba and Sint Eustatius Level 1 of 4, "Normal precautions". Canada says "Take normal security precautions". The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Saba and Sint Eustatius. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Saba and Sint Eustatius right now?
- As of Oct 18, 08:28 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Saba and Sint Eustatius: more live hazards and notices. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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