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Travel advice for Caribbean Netherlands

All three advise normal precautions in the Caribbean Netherlands
Summary of 4 governments, written 3 Nov 2026Belgium, Canada and the United Kingdom all advise normal precautions. Belgium covers the wider Caribbean Netherlands and adds tropical storm and hurricane warnings, while Canada focuses on petty crime and water safety in Bonaire. The United Kingdom provides entry and insurance guidance for Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius, and notes that complex care may require evacuation to Sint Maarten.
4 normal
Places named by governmentsBonaireSabaSint EustatiusSint Maarten
4governments advising
0strongest level held, normal precautions
14 Octlatest change (Canada)
-no monthly arrivals series held

What each government says

Its level on one scale, its own wording, and a summary of its advice written from its own text

Belgium0Normal precautions
No advice against travel

There is no advice against travel to the Caribbean Netherlands, where Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius can generally be visited safely with normal precautions. From June to November, tropical storms may become hurricanes, with heavy rain and strong winds creating dangerous conditions, and conditions may be more intense at some locations. On Sint Maarten, Saba and Sint Eustatius, follow local crisis authorities’ instructions.

Caribbean regionLeeward IslandsSint MaartenSaba
Level since 30 Oct 2026, summary 1 Nov 2026
Canada0Normal precautions
Exercise normal security precautions

Exercise normal security precautions in Bonaire. Petty crime, including pickpocketing, purse snatching, residential break-ins and theft from vehicles, hotels and rentals occurs. Secure valuables, avoid unpopulated areas and unpatrolled beaches after dark, and follow local safety instructions for water activities. Coastal waters can be dangerous, and solo women may experience harassment or verbal abuse.

Bonaire
Level since 28 Jun 2022, summary 3 Nov 2026
Hong Kong0Normal precautions
Hk level 0

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Caribbean Netherlands.

Level since 29 Apr 2022
United Kingdom0Normal precautions
No warning

Take normal precautions when travelling to Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after arrival, carry it between islands, observe visa, yellow fever and customs rules, and have adequate travel insurance because EHIC and GHIC cards are not valid there. Saba and St Eustatius have only an extensive GP service, so complex or emergency care may require evacuation to St Maarten.

Caribbean NetherlandsBonaireSt EustatiusSaba
Level since 29 Oct 2026, summary 3 Nov 2026

Changes by month

Last 12 months

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What changed

The latest 12 of 27; arrivals beside each, not as its cause

14 Oct 2026CanadaTravel advice for the Caribbean Netherlands now includes El Niño information in the natural disasters and climate section.low
10 Dec 2025United KingdomNew guidance was added for dual nationals returning to the UK from the Caribbean Netherlands.medium
17 Dec 2024United KingdomThe travel advice for the Caribbean Netherlands was reviewed for accuracy, with no significant updates.none
14 Nov 2023United KingdomUK travel advice for the Caribbean Netherlands was rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.none
22 Jun 2023United KingdomUK travel advice for the Caribbean Netherlands now includes information on global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad.low
21 Mar 2023United KingdomEntry requirements were updated for Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba in the Caribbean Netherlands.medium
22 Jun 2022United KingdomThe pre-departure health declaration requirement for Bonaire was removed.low
6 Jun 2022United KingdomEntry requirements for the Caribbean Netherlands were editorially reviewed and republished with amendments.low
22 Mar 2022United KingdomEntry requirements were updated for Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba in the Caribbean Netherlands.medium
3 Mar 2022United KingdomEntry rules for the BES Islands in the Caribbean Netherlands were updated.medium
6 Jan 2022United KingdomThe Caribbean Netherlands' entry requirements were updated.medium
21 Sep 2021United KingdomThe Caribbean Netherlands added information on obtaining COVID-19 vaccines on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba.low
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