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Liquor and Hospitality License

Would you like to open a café, bar, restaurant, or other hospitality business on Bonaire?
If so, you’ll need a liquor and hospitality license from the Public Entity of Bonaire (OLB).

What does this product or service mean?

What should you pay attention to?

You can only apply for this license after you have obtained a business establishment permit.
Your certificate of good conduct must not be older than 3 months.

An alcohol and hospitality license is official authorization from the OLB.
With this license, you are permitted to sell food and beverages to customers.

This license is required for various types of businesses, such as:

  • café or bar
  • restaurant or snack bar
  • hotel or guesthouse
  • ice cream shop
  • store that sells beverages for takeout

Sometimes the license also includes specific permissions, such as for music or parties.

When can you apply for this?

You must:

  • have a business establishment permit
  • be registered with the Chamber of Commerce
  • have a valid certificate of good conduct
  • have valid identification
  • comply with safety and hygiene regulations

If any of the assessments are negative, you will not receive a permit.

How do you apply for this?

Here’s how to apply for the permit:

  1. First, apply for a business establishment permit.
  2. Then, fill out the application form for alcohol and hospitality services.
  3. Submit all required documents.
  4. Pay the fees.

OLB will then seek advice from:

  • the police
  • the fire department
  • the supervision and care department

They will assess factors such as safety and hygiene.

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?

Processing your application takes several weeks.
This depends on whether your application is complete.

Do you disagree with the decision?

Do you disagree with the decision?
Then you can file an objection.
The letter from the Public Entity of Bonaire explains how and within what timeframe you can do this.

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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