Flamingo International Airport
Kralendijk
13.6 km · straight-line distance
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Local timeAmerica/Kralendijk
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Coordinates12.2376°, -68.3306°
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Visas & entry
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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.
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Customs, restrictions & taxes
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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.
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Source updated: 2025-12-10 · Data retrieved: 2026-10-06
Embassies & consulates
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba
Ambulance: 911 or 913
Fire: 911 or 912
Police: 911
Coastguard: 913
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Refunds and changes to travel
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Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
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- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
Contacting FCDO
Help abroad
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Help in the UK
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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Official travel advice
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Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
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Laws and cultural differences
Local laws are similar to Dutch laws.
Personal ID
You must always carry a form of ID with you, such as a copy of your passport.
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