A business passport is intended for people who travel frequently for work. It is almost the same as a regular passport, but has additional pages. This provides more space for visas and customs stamps.
What does this product or service mean?
If you apply for a business passport, you cannot apply for a regular passport at the same time.
The business passport is an official Dutch passport with extra pages for frequent travelers. Anyone with Dutch citizenship can apply for a Dutch business passport.
Do you have a different nationality? If so, please contact your country’s embassy or consulate.
When can you apply for this?
You must be a Dutch citizen.
How do you apply for this?
Here’s how to apply for a business passport:
- Visit the Civil Affairs Department
- Bring all your travel documents, even if they have expired.
- Bring 1 color passport photo that meets the guidelines.
- Have your fingerprints recorded.
- Pay for your passport at the time of application.
Lost or Stolen?
Has your business passport been lost or stolen? You do not need to file a police report. Report the loss to the Civil Affairs Department as soon as possible and apply for a new travel document.
Who can you contact?
Civil Affairs
Adress: Kaya Neerlandia 40
Telephone: (+599) 715 5330
Email: info@bonairegov.com
Opening hours
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
How long does it take?
After 21 days, you can pick up your business passport at the Civil Affairs Department.
What does it cost?
A business passport costs $89.40.
What do we do with your personal data?
When you submit a request or report, the Public Entity of Bonaire needs your personal data. The Public Entity of Bonaire handles your data with care.
The BES Personal Data Protection Act specifies how the Public Entity of Bonaire must do this.
The most important rules are:
- The Public Entity of Bonaire only requests data necessary to process your request or report.
- They record and process your data securely, confidentially, and with care.
- Your data will only be used for the application or report, or for something directly related to it.
- Your data will not be retained longer than necessary for the application or report.
- Other organizations will only receive your data if required by law.
- You may ask how your data is being used and what happens to it.
