PCR tests for travelers arriving on Bonaire have changed.
In the latest press release, the government announced changes in (NAAT) PCR tests for travelers before departure to Bonaire.
Here is a transcript of the most recent press release.
From August 8, 2021, (NAAT) PCR tests for travelers to Bonaire must be completed 48 hours before departure. The PCR test was previously allowed to be administered 72 hours before arrival. Unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated travelers from a high-risk or very high-risk country still have to take an antigen test immediately upon arrival on Bonaire.
It is still possible for travelers to take a NAAT(PCR) test 24 hours before departure. If you test 24 hours before departure, travelers do not need to take an antigen test upon arrival to Bonaire.
All travelers from very high-risk countries must also be tested on the 5th day after arrival on Bonaire. The test appointment is made as soon as the traveler arrives on Bonaire.
The travel conditions to Bonaire will be adjusted if necessary.
The travel bubble between the islands has changed.
Additionally, the government recently announced travel changes between the ABC islands.
Bonaire is officially a high-risk country for Aruba. Travelers from Bonaire must complete a (NAAT) PCR test before departure or on arrival in Aruba. Fully vaccinated travelers from Aruba who come to Bonaire are not obliged to take the PCR test for the time being.
Curaçao has placed Bonaire on the list of high-risk countries as well. The fully vaccinated residents of Bonaire can still travel to Curaçao without a PCR test even though the island is a high-risk country for Curaçao.
Aruba has placed Bonaire and Curaçao on the list of high-risk countries due to the number of infections. It means that there is no longer a bubble between the three ABC islands. At the moment, there is only a bubble between Bonaire and Curaçao.
(Source: OLB)