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Opening a Snack Bar

Would you like to open a snack bar on Bonaire? If so, you’ll need to comply with certain regulations and obtain the necessary permits.
The Public Entity of Bonaire can help you get your business started.

What does this product or service mean?

What should you pay attention to?

You may not open a snack bar until you have obtained all the required permits.
Make sure your Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is no older than 3 months at the time of application.

A snack bar is a business where you sell simple food and drinks for on-site consumption.

This involves the retail sale of:

  • low-alcohol or non-alcoholic beverages
  • ice cream or similar products
  • simple dishes that are prepared quickly

The food is prepared in a simple manner, often in a small kitchen or preparation area.
To open a snack bar, you need one or more permits.

The most important ones are:

  • a business location permit
  • a permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages and food service

With these permits, you may open and operate your snack bar.

When can you apply for this?

You must meet the following requirements:

  • You are registered with the Chamber of Commerce
  • You have a valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
  • Your location is safe and clean
  • You comply with hygiene and safety regulations
  • You use the premises solely for the purpose specified in

How do you apply for this?

Here’s how to open a snack bar on Bonaire:

  1. Register your business with the Chamber of Commerce
  2. Apply for a business establishment permit
  3. After approval, apply for a liquor and food service permit
  4. Your application will be reviewed by:
  • the police
  • the fire department
  • supervision and enforcement

   5. If the review is positive, you will receive the permit

Only then may you open your snack bar.

Who can you contact?

Directorate of Spatial Planning and Development (R&O)
Address: Kaya Amsterdam n/n
Telephone: (+599) 715 5330
Email:  directie_ro@bonairegov.com 

Opening hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

How long does it take?

The processing of a business establishment permit takes up to 8 weeks.
After that, you can apply for the liquor and food service permit.

What does it cost?

The costs for opening a snack bar depend on which permits you apply for.

Do you disagree with the decision?

Do you disagree with the decision?
Then you can file an objection. The decision states how and within what timeframe this can be done.
After filing an objection, you may, if necessary, file an appeal.

What do we do with your personal data?

When you submit an application 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 that is necessary for processing your application 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.
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