72 Hour PCR Rule

[scuba127]

Has anyone on the board with a within 72 hour prior to arrival PCR Test been delayed by the airlines that put you outside the 72 hour arrival window? If so, how did Bonaire handle it? In other works, is the 72 hour rule based on "scheduled arrival" or "actual arrival?"

 

[tursiops]

It appears to be based on actual arrival. Best not to cut it too close.

 

[NDL_Diver]

Just get vaccinated and you don't need a PCR test.

Uit VS en Nederland: Naar Bonaire vliegen binnenkort zonder Coronatest |

Bonaire Enters Risk Level 1 and Travel Updates

 

[tursiops]

Just get vaccinated and you don't need a PCR test.

Uit VS en Nederland: Naar Bonaire vliegen binnenkort zonder Coronatest |

Bonaire Enters Risk Level 1 and Travel Updates

This is NOT true. It is hoped and expected it will happen, but the details have not yet been worked out or approved and there has been no official word of any date for implementation.

 

[insomniac]

Just get vaccinated and you don't need a PCR test.

Uit VS en Nederland: Naar Bonaire vliegen binnenkort zonder Coronatest |

Bonaire Enters Risk Level 1 and Travel Updates

DO NOT FOLLOW THIS WRONG ADVICE.

That first link only applies to the Netherlands (NOT Bonaire).

The second link was a "hope" that came and went.

*The only TRUE source of info is from here:

Q&A travelers - Crisiswebsite van het Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire

*But even this had the wrong info on the English version of the site for a few days as they were also confused about the Netherlands policy, but this was corrected relatively quickly and nothing has changed.

 

[NDL_Diver]

Change the 1st site to eglish (top left) and it is for travel US to Bonaire.

The Crisis website does contradict the other two.

Suggest contact Contact - Crisiswebsite van het Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire to get answer.

Also the airlines will know. Check your itinerary and see what travel requirements are required.

 

[scuba127]

I decided to move the PCR appointment up in order to build some time into the 72 hour window should the flight be delayed.

 

[tursiops]

I decided to move the PCR appointment up in order to build some time into the 72 hour window should the flight be delayed.

Good plan.

 

[NDL_Diver]

Here is the responce I recieved

"
Thank you for contacting Public Health Bonaire.

The conditions for fully vaccinated travelers from the United States to Bonaire:
As per 17th July 2021 if you are fully vaccinated you must present a PCR only test within 72 hours before your arrival together with your original vaccination card.

If you are traveling prior July 17th 2021, travelers 13 years of age and older may only travel to Bonaire with a negative test result. The following tests are accepted on Bonaire:

1. A negative NAAT (PCR) test result, from a test taken within 24 hours of departure
or
2. A negative NAAT (PCR) test result, from a test taken within 72 hours before arrival on Bonaire and an antigen test immediately upon arrival at Bonaire airport.
* For more information about this antigen test and how to book one, please visit arrivalBonaire – Bonaire Safe Travel

* A passenger who tests positive must go into mandatory isolation on Bonaire at their home or holiday address.

All travelers from 0 years old must complete a Health Declaration from the Public Health Department at least 72 hours and no later than 48 hours before departure. You can do that at https://www.bonairepublichealth.org

When checking in, boarding and arriving on Bonaire, passengers must show the printed Health Declaration and the test result.

When departing for Bonaire, passengers should not have any complaints that may be related to COVID-19 such as: nose cold, sore throat, cough, sneezing, shortness of breath, loss of smell and taste, increase, fever. They must also not have had direct contact with anyone who has COVID-19 for 14 days prior to travel.

Hoping to have informed you sufficiently.


Sincerely,


Publieke Gezondheid - GGD | Samenleving en Zorg

Kaya Gilberto F. Betico Croes 24
Kralendijk, Bonaire, Caribisch Nederland"

 

[insomniac]

That info is also published here:

Bonaire onderscheidt vier risiconiveaus voor reizigers naar het eiland - Crisiswebsite van het Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire