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FAQ #14 – I own property on Bonaire, do I have to pay the visitor tax?

Unless you have registered as a resident you have to pay the visitor tax even…

FAQ #13 – The Bonaire Nature Fee is expensive and I now also have to pay a visitor tax too?

Unfortunately the price of the Bonaire Nature Fee went up significantly just a few years…

FAQ #12 – What if I choose not to dive?

That's okay, Bonaire has great restaurants, bars and other activities but if you are still…

FAQ #11 – What if I elect not to pay the fee?

You must be able to show that you have paid the Bonaire Nature Fee for…

FAQ #9 – I have been informed that I need to pay some kind of fee just to dive Bonairean water?

This is called the Bonaire Nature Fee and nowadays it is paid online @ https://stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org/.

FAQ #7 – Does Bonaire have sharks (context: you’ve probably heard not)?

It's the ocean so there are fish and there are plenty of fish in the…

FAQ #6 – Can I dive the East side of the island?

Yes.  The sea on the east side is often rougher in terms of conditions, and…

FAQ #5 – Can I take a Nitrox course on the island?

Yes, most if not all of the dive operations can certify you.  The course is…