By Bruce Zavon (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #163) on Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 3:45 pm: |
According to this article in the Amigoe, non-residents can now stay on Bonaire for 3 months out of every 6. It doesn't specifically limit this to property owners. Previously you had to have a dwelling here to stay 6 months out of 12. Does anyone know if this is really the new rule?
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By Trevor Naylor (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #238) on Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 6:23 am: |
The current issue of the Bonaire Reporter gives a good account of the new tax arrangements but I saw nothing about the immigration changes. I hope it is true.
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By Susan Davis, InfoBonaire, Bon. Insider (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #461) on Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 1:04 pm: |
Yes, Bruce, we received a release just late last week outlining the new rules. Some were a little vague (like is the 6 months Jan-June and July-Dec, or does the clock start counting on the day of arrival), so we are checking those items and then will do a story about this on Insider.
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By Chris (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #315) on Monday, October 25, 2010 - 3:36 pm: |
http://www.bonaireinsider.com/index.php/bonaireinsider/new_entry_requirements_for_long_term_visitors_to_bonaire/ the 6 month rule does not apply to the calendar year but the arrival date
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By Bob - RE/MAX Bonaire - bonairehomes.com (BonaireTalker - Post #60) on Friday, November 5, 2010 - 12:10 pm: |
After some persistent e-mails from one of my clients I have finally seen a written confirmation from someone in the IND that there is an exception to the "three months in six months rule" for people who own property on Bonaire and come to stay on Bonaire for the winter.
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3295) on Friday, November 5, 2010 - 1:14 pm: |
That's good news Bob & thanks for the clarification & posting! We always planned on spending 4 months on the island; BUT I've got to stop working first!
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By Ann Johnson, Massage Hut-Sorobon Beach (BonaireTalker - Post #65) on Saturday, November 6, 2010 - 11:07 am: |
Good news! Thanks Bob!
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By Pauline Kayes (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #302) on Saturday, November 6, 2010 - 12:57 pm: |
Bob, What? a balance of $20,000? Is that a typo? I heard it was $2,000. Who has $20,000 as a balance in their checking account? Not me for sure!
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By Trevor Naylor (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #246) on Saturday, November 6, 2010 - 3:55 pm: |
I cannot believe that 20000 is required. If it is correct the banks are sitting on a lot of money.
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By Everett Preece (BonaireTalker - Post #21) on Saturday, November 6, 2010 - 9:19 pm: |
These look similar to same documentation one would provide when applying for residency. Bank account statements or financial accounts,brokerage accounts, etc. 20K in checking or even in a savings accounts seems a little ridiculous these days....my bank's interest rates are just slightly better than my mattress.
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4186) on Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 1:34 pm: |
sorry folks but 20k is correct. a financial statement showing that combined amt is generally ok
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By Mel Briscoe (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #826) on Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 3:28 pm: |
Our IRAs are in a "Bank Account," namely Wachovia. Hopefully more than $20k! I don't see where the post said checking account...just bank account.
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By henk wallace donaldson (BonaireTalker - Post #58) on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 4:03 pm: |
It was my understanding that you need proof of an annual income of at least $20,000 if you seek temporary residency.
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By Brigitte Kley - Coco Palm Garden (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #917) on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 6:35 pm: |
Has anybody checked the possibility of a Visa ?
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By Bob - RE/MAX Bonaire - bonairehomes.com (BonaireTalker - Post #61) on Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 11:59 am: |
The law says $20,000, but that can be shown in a bank account statement or statements, IRA statement, brokerage account statement, etc. The government wants you to prove that you have enough money to pay your expenses while you are here. For whatever reason, immigration thinks $20,000 is enough.
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3315) on Friday, November 12, 2010 - 7:00 pm: |
No where in this thread do I see the mention of the 1956 Friendship Treaty between the US & Holland. The basic rights of visitation is 90 days. However this was changed by the Friendship Treaty which gives equal reciprocal rights to Dutch & Americans to visit for 180 days per year; not 90 out of 180 as is the current interpretation being set forth. The short version & posting on this was Bruce Zavon's 6/6/10 here.
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By Brigitte Kley - Coco Palm Garden (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #918) on Friday, November 12, 2010 - 8:41 pm: |
Dutch citizen travelling to the US fall under the visa waver and get 90 days automatically - with absolutely NO way to extend ! Friendship Treaty or not ....
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