Permit to Organize (Food and Beverage) Activities

Would you like to sell food or drinks via a buffet on Bonaire? For example, at an event, party, or activity? If so, you need permission from the Public Entity of Bonaire (OLB). This is called a buffet permit.

What does this product or service mean?

What should you pay attention to?

You must submit the application at least 6 weeks before the start of the activity.
Does the location already have a liquor and hospitality license? If so, you do not need to apply for a buffet permit.

A buffet permit is official authorization from the OLB.
With this permit, you may temporarily sell food and/or beverages to visitors at a location that does not have a liquor and hospitality license.

The permit is required to ensure safety, a clean environment, and clear rules.

When can you apply for this?

You must:

submit the application on time
provide all required documents
pay the fees
comply with the rules set forth in the Alcohol and Hospitality Ordinance

If you sell food or drinks at a location without an alcohol and hospitality license, the buffet license is mandatory.

How do you apply for this?

Here’s how to apply for a buffet permit:

1. Gather information
You can obtain information:

online
at the Customer Contact Center (KCC)
by appointment (Zalma & Kaina)

2. Gather supporting documents
You must submit the following documents:

a valid form of identification (ID card, sedula, driver’s license, or passport)
proof of payment of the permit fees
proof of payment of the security deposit to SELIBON or an exemption from SELIBON
for an organization or business:
- articles of incorporation and/or
- Chamber of Commerce extract and/or
- business license and/or
- details of the executive board

3. Pay the permit fees
You can pay the fees at the Civil Affairs Office or via bank transfer.

4. Fill out the application form
On the form, you must include, among other things:

details of the applicant or organization
information about the food service permit
information about the activity
which products you wish to sell, such as food, ice cream, or (low-alcohol) alcoholic beverages

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 application must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the event.
Processing takes several weeks, depending on whether your application is complete.

What does it cost?

The buffet permit costs $16.75.

Do you disagree with the decision?

If you disagree with OLB's decision, you can file an objection.
The decision explains how to do this and the deadline for doing so.

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.