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You need a visa for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba if you have a Svalbard and Jan Mayen passport

These visas exist for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, but they cannot be applied for online with Svalbard and Jan Mayen nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Svalbard and Jan Mayen citizens need a visa for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds (USD 1,000 per week minimum)
  • Travel insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation

Entry requirements for Svalbard and Jan Mayen travellers

These rules apply specifically to Svalbard and Jan Mayen passport holders entering Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory visitor tax before arrival

    Travelers visiting Bonaire must pay a visitor tax. Travelers aged 13 and above must pay a USD 75.00 fee. Travelers under the age of 13 must pay a USD 10.00 fee. Travelers are encouraged to complete the form online before travel but can complete the form and make payment upon arrival if needed.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers who are citizens and residents of Bonaire.
    Visitor entry tax for Bonaire Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Not required

    Proof of a pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to the islands.

    Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Not required

    Proof of a pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Bonaire.

    Last checked 2023-11-01
  • Not required

    Proof of a pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Saba.

    Last checked 2023-11-01
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Bonaire

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination or recovery before traveling to Bonaire.

    Last checked 2023-11-01
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to the Islands.

    Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Saba

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Saba.

    Last checked 2023-11-01
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Sint Eustatius

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Sint Eustatius.

    Last checked 2023-11-01
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Sint Eustatius.

    Last checked 2023-11-01

A look at Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

  • Colorful waterfront buildings and sailboats in Kralendijk harbor, the capital of Bonaire
    Kralendijk - The charming capital of Bonaire with Dutch Caribbean architecture
  • Scuba diver exploring vibrant coral reef with tropical fish in Bonaire Marine Park
    Bonaire Marine Park - World-famous shore diving accessible from the beach
  • Dramatic volcanic peak of Mount Scenery surrounded by lush green rainforest on Saba island
    Mount Scenery on Saba - The highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Flock of pink flamingos wading in the salt flats of southern Bonaire at sunset
    Bonaire's salt flats - Home to thousands of Caribbean flamingos

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