Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Visa Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Amériques · Caraïbes

For Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, immigration and naturalization fall under the IND Caribisch Nederland, a service of the Dutch government (Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland). The portal publishes the "Tourist stay" and "Internship" sections and residence permit applications. For a tourist stay, the page refers travelers, where a visa is needed, to the embassy or consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the country of residence. The fee amounts do not appear on the pages read.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority: Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst Caribisch Nederland (IND-CN), Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland
Submission channel: IND counter on site for permits; embassy or consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for a visa from abroad, as read
Electronic visa: Not stated on the portal consulted
Portal language: English (English version of the Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland site)

Do you need a visa?

Your nationality

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

Tourist stay: The page states that the maximum length of stay depends on the traveler's situation and that, in certain cases, a visa is required; it then refers to the embassy or consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Official page (new tab)
Residence permit: The portal distinguishes several residence permit application forms depending on the applicant's situation; duration not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Internship: Section devoted to internships listed in the immigration and naturalization section; duration not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Becoming Dutch (naturalization): Section devoted to the acquisition of Dutch nationality, distinct from residence authorizations; conditions not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The Dutch government portal for the Caribbean Netherlands groups under "Immigration & naturalisation" the residence permit applications, internships, tourist stays and naturalization, together with online appointment booking.

For a tourist stay, the page states that, in certain situations, a visa is necessary and then invites the traveler to contact the embassy or consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the country of residence. The maximum length of stay depends on the traveler's situation: the rule applicable by nationality is shown with the nationality selector on this page.

Steps in the procedure

Identify the relevant section in the "Immigration & naturalisation" part of the portal (tourist stay, residence permit, internship, naturalization).
Book an appointment online, since appointment booking is offered in that section of the portal.
File the application and pay the processing fees according to the arrangements published by the IND.

Documents mentioned by the authority

Not stated on the portal consulted: the pages read refer to a "Forms & enclosures" section whose detail was not consulted. For a tourist stay, the page cites proof of return and a passport valid for the entire duration of the visit.

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, "Fees are the costs of processing the application. This depends on the type of permit you apply for": no amount and no currency is displayed on the page, which refers to a fee schedule document.

Still according to that page, payment is made at the IND counter by debit card, or by deposit at the MCB bank, or by online transfer; the CRV number and the full name of the person concerned must then be given as the reference. No processing time is stated.

After the decision

Not stated on the portal consulted: the pages read describe neither the issue of the permit, nor renewal, nor avenues of appeal. The authority decides whether to grant or refuse.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

The portal refers to the IND Caribisch Nederland for residence permits, with online appointment booking, and, where a visa is required for a tourist stay, to the embassy or consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the country of residence.

Is there an electronic visa?

Not stated on the portal consulted. The pages read mention online appointment booking, but no electronic visa.

How much does the procedure cost?

The portal states that the fees correspond to the processing of the application and depend on the type of permit, without displaying any amount on the page read.

Official sources

Immigration & naturalisation — Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (new tab) Authority

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

Immigration & naturalisation (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
Tourist stay (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
Fees and payments (new tab) read on 17 September 2026
Application for residence permit other nationalities (new tab) read on 17 September 2026

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

The "IND Application Fees 2026" schedule is announced on the fees page but was not consulted: the amounts and the currency remain to be established.
The pages read give neither a consolidated list of documents nor a processing time: the "Forms & enclosures" section must be gone through by a reviewer.
The portal organizes residence permit applications by the applicant's situation; that structure is not reproduced here, in order to avoid any rule by nationality.

Prepare my case

This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.

Describe your situation

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