Six Dutch territories in the Caribbean are outside the Schengen area as well, which are: BES islands – Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba * Aruba**
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Can EU citizens live in Bonaire?
European Dutch citizens, Dutch citizens from Curaçao, St. Maarten, Aruba, and US citizens may freely enter Bonaire for up to six months every twelve months.
Do I need a visa to go to Bonaire?
Before coming to Bonaire
Citizens from most countries do not need a visa to enter Bonaire.To visit Bonaire a valid passport is needed and this has to be valid during your stay on the island.
How long can visitors stay in Bonaire?
Tourists that have a Dutch or American passport can stay on Bonaire: maximum 6 months per year. Please note that there are exceptions.
Can I go to Aruba with Schengen visa?
The Schengen visa is not valid for travel to Aruba.
Is Bonaire a safe country?
Generally speaking, Bonaire is a very safe place, especially by Caribbean standards. Violent and other face-to-face crimes are fairly rare, but passive theft is always a real possibility.
What is the cost of living in Bonaire?
Cost of Living in Bonaire
| Restaurants | Edit |
|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00$ |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00$ |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.50$ |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00$ |
Are there any travel restrictions to Bonaire?
Bonaire – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Bonaire due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
What are the requirements to enter Bonaire?
All visitors traveling to Bonaire will need to complete and sign a health declaration, this can be downloaded here. While the world is changing around us to adapt to the challenges that COVID-19 presents, there are some things on Bonaire that remained the same, such as our dedication to protecting nature.
What currency is Bonaire?
United States Dollar
Can Americans own land in Bonaire?
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Bonaire and the island welcomes investment from overseas buyers.Foreign buyers can purchase both freehold property land and lease land which is common in Bonaire. Lease land is owned by the government and offered on a long lease in return for an annual fee.
Do you need a passport to go to Jamaica?
U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica.You do not need a visa for tourist travel up to 90 days. All other travelers will need a visa and/or work permit.
Do you need a visa to go to the Bahamas?
U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas.U.S. travelers coming for tourism will not need a visa for travel up to 90 days. All other travelers will need a visa and/or work permit.
Do I need a visa to go to Curacao?
U.S. citizens are allowed to stay in Curaçao without a visa or permit for a maximum consecutive period of six months each calendar year. If you want to stay longer than 180 days, or if you want to work, you must apply for a residence permit.
Which is better Bonaire or Curaçao?
Curacao has over 35 bays and smaller beaches. Bonaire offers far a tinier number of beaches and also less accessible beaches. Bonaire does offer a more pristine beach with beautiful pebbles and petrified coral, but offers fewer facilities (no umbrellas, chairs, toilets and/or beach bars & restaurants).
Is Bonaire a good place to retire?
Located in the southern Caribbean just off the northern coast of South America, tiny Bonaire is a one of the best places to retire in the Caribbean.For those in search of an active retirement, you can enjoy all kinds of watersports such as kite surfing and windsurfing in warm, clear waters.
Can you take a boat from Curaçao to Bonaire?
There are no ferry services between Bonaire and Curacao or any other islands. Travel between the islands is possible by air only, see our air travel page.
Is English spoken in Bonaire?
Languages & Population
There are four languages spoken on Bonaire today. While Dutch is the official one used in government and legal transactions, Papiamentu is used in daily exchanges and commonly spoken under the locals. English and Spanish are also common.
Where is Bonaire in the Caribbean islands?
Caribbean Sea
Bonaire, island and special municipality within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the westernmost group of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. It lies 50 miles (80 km) north of the Venezuelan coast and 20 miles (32 km) east of Curaçao.
Is Bonaire open for cruise ships?
Bonaire’s Port of Kralendijk reopened to arriving cruise ships on September 2, 2021. Arriving cruise ships will dock on one of two piers (South Pier or North Pier) in the center of the western coast, directly in front of Kralendijk, Bonaire’s main town.
Is snorkeling good in Bonaire?
Snorkeling in Bonaire. Located East to Aruba and Curacao, Bonaire is the second-largest island in the Dutch Caribbean.With its shallow reefs, its calm and warm waters, its exceptional marine biodiversity and its dozens of snorkeling spots just steps from the shore, Bonaire offers some of the world’s best snorkeling.
