Money & duty free for Bonaire
Exchange rates:
US DollarC$1 = US$0.75
€1 = US$1.04
£1 = US$1.24
Euro
C$1 = €0.72
£1 = €1.19
US$1 = €0.96
Currency & Money
US Dollar (USD; symbol $) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of $100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of $1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
The US Dollar replaced The Netherlands Antilles Guilder or Florin as the currency of Bonaire on 1 January 2011.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. Sums exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 US$ need to be declared.
Bonaire duty free
The following items may be imported into Bonaire by travellers over 17 years of age (tobacco products) or over 18 years of age (alcohol) without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigarillos or 25 cigars or 125g of tobacco.
• 1L of spirits over 22% or 1L of spirits less than 22%.
• 2L of non-sparkling wine.
• 8L of beer.
• Gifts up to a value of US$500 (or US$150 for children under 15).
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
The import of the following items is prohibited: medicines (except those intended for personal use), narcotics and weapons, protected animals, plants, shells and the like.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
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