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Caribbean Netherlands transit visa

Travellers passing through an airport in Caribbean Netherlands are exempt from the visa requirement for up to 48 hours. Separate airside and landside rules are not stated.

Ways to get a Caribbean Netherlands transit visa

  1. Airport transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Travellers transiting an airport in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba for up to 48 hours qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 48 hours

Who doesn't

Travellers transiting an airport in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba for up to 48 hours do not need a visa.

Changing planes

Longest transit
48 hours
Transit without a visa
The exemption applies to travellers transiting an airport in Caribbean Netherlands for up to 48 hours.

Good to know

  • Keep the airport transit within 48 hours.
  • Rules for leaving the airport during transit are not stated.
  • A separate transit visa application process is not described.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

Travellers transiting an airport in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba for up to 48 hours do not need a visa.

How long can I stay on a Caribbean Netherlands transit visa?

Up to 48 hours

How long can I stay in transit in Caribbean Netherlands?

Up to 48 hours, if you meet the conditions. The exemption applies to travellers transiting an airport in Caribbean Netherlands for up to 48 hours.

What rules do I have to follow on a Caribbean Netherlands transit visa?

Keep the airport transit within 48 hours.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Caribbean Netherlands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for Caribbean Netherlands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Caribbean Netherlands transit visa rules?

On Caribbean Netherlands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in Caribbean Netherlands?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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