Caribbean Netherlands: Authorities likely to maintain COVID-19-related international travel protocols through March /update 16

As of Feb. 26, officials in the Caribbean Netherlands are maintaining varied COVID-19 testing requirements and quarantine orders.

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Authorities in the Caribbean Netherlands islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (BES) are likely to continue enforcing their own COVID-19-related travel restrictions and entry requirements through at least March. Stricter testing requirements are generally in place for travelers from high- and medium-risk countries; persons without proof of a negative test may not be allowed entry into the islands. While Sint Eustatius and Saba are not enforcing any specific travel bans, officials in Bonaire have banned all travelers from South America, the UK, South Africa, Cape Verde, and the Dominican Republic from entering Bonaire. As of Feb. 26, the following travel protocols are in place:

Bonaire: In addition to presenting a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival, all travelers must complete a health declaration 48 hours before arrival. Travelers from high-risk countries, including the US and Canada, must also take a rapid antigen test four hours before departure. Travelers from Sint Eustatius and Saba do not need to provide a negative PCR or antigen test, but they must complete the health declaration.
Sint Eustatius: All travelers must register for entry at least 72 hours before their intended arrival. Travelers from the low-risk countries of Anguilla, Australia, China, Dominica, Grenada, Iceland, Japan, Montserrat, New Zealand, Rwanda, Saba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand are not subject to pretesting requirements. Travelers from Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, and Sint Maarten must present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival. Travelers from all other countries must present the PCR test as well as a rapid antigen test taken four hours before departure. All travelers, except those from low-risk countries, must complete a 12-day quarantine with a mandatory COVID-19 test on day 10.
Saba: All travelers may apply for pre-approval for entry, regardless of country of origin. Visitors from medium and high-risk countries must complete a 14-day quarantine and will be subject to health testing and monitoring. Travelers from high-risk countries are also required to present a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 72 hours before arrival for regional travelers and 120 hours for international travelers. All countries and territories are classified as high-risk except Canada (medium-risk) and Anguilla, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Sint Eustatius (low-risk).

Travel and business disruptions are likely to persist as international flight routes resume. Authorities could reimpose travel bans for all or some countries with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks. Health- and testing-related entry requirements are also subject to amendment with short notice.