COVID-19 General Update

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

October 27, 2021


BONAIRE UPDATE

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·   Approximately 80% of the population has been vaccinated.

·    We still have outbreaks of new cases but the clusters are soon identified and isolated.

·        There are still some restrictions for large events, otherwise all covid restrictions are very relaxed on Bonaire.

·   Many businesses will still ask their guests to were a face masks and stand apart.    


  • Bonaire Entry Policies

    Bonaire has different rules for vaccinated people versus non-vaccinated people.

    They categorize countries into Risk categories.

    You must first see what risk category your home country falls under, and then view the rules for that Risk level.


    For more detailed information please view the Bonaire government corona crisis web site.


    * All travelers to Bonaire, 0 years and older, must submit a completed health declaration form to the Public Health Department no earlier than 24 hours or later than 12 hours before departure. This may be done at: www.bonairepublichealth.org

    The printed health declaration and the coronavirus-test result must be presented at check-in, boarding and arrival on Bonaire.


    Timing:  Departure from where?

    The number of hours is calculated from the country of departure (or from a stop-over location en route) to Bonaire.


    What is a NAAT test?

    NAAT is a collective name for tests, which include the following tests: mPOCT, NAAT, PCR or RT PCR, LAMP and TMA.


    What is an Antigen Test?

    For more specific information about the antigen test please read here.








  • Travelling from the USA

    There are direct flights from USA with United Airlines, Delta Airlines and American Airlines.


    If anyone is planning to travel via Aruba or Curacao, it may be best to contact us as we  may have more detailed information about a particular journey.  Timing of these tests is crucial, particularly when looking at weekend journeys.





  • Traveling from Europe

    The same requirements as outlined above in the Bonaire Entry Policies also apply to arrivals from Europe.


    Netherlands: 


    KLM and TUI fly frequently, directly from Amsterdam.


    For information about where to get tested, both for the pcr and the antigen test, please visit here.


    Europe:  

    Anyone from Europe who can fly via KLM or TUI from Amsterdam may enter Bonaire under the same regulations.


  • Returning Home

    Your own country may require the results of a negative test prior to you being allowed home.  Please ensure you have the correct requirements for your country.

    Both pcr and antigen tests are now available on Bonaire, directly across the road from Sand Dollar!.


    USA:  You can take the Antigen Test available for $65.

    For more information about costs and making an appointment please view here.





  • Useful Links

    Facebook Groups:

    Bonaire Expats and Visitors Covid-19  Discussion: This group is excellent as it is people sharing their real life experiences!

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/239197621144184

    Bonaire Corona Help (English): Any news from Bonaire such as governor speeches, all translated into English

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/234224787701027  

    Government Page:  Where they post the daily figures but it’s also shared on Bonaire Corona Help

    https://www.facebook.com/openbaarlichaamBonaire


    Useful Sites:

    https://www.bonairecrisis.com/ - the official government page for covid.  Top right click for English. 

    You can look up the Measures to see what restrictions we have. You can go to FAQ Travelers to get the exact government wording on requirements about testing.





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