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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By WHUDS (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 8:11 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Do I have to declare anything when I come?
I will be attending Medical school and applied for resident status on the Island. I will be bringing my personal laptop and some items like: I own 4 watches and used books.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #528) on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 7:06 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Bill, there is no customs form to fill out.
Once many years ago, before I moved here, somebody at customs asked me what was in my bags and I told her, but in recent years I believe customs is focused on intercepting drug smuggling. They sometimes x-ray bags upon entry.
As long as you bring your items for your own use while you are in medical school, I do not think you will have any duty to pay.
If you are granted resident status, you will be allowed to bring your possessions (a whole cargo container, including a car if you wish) without paying duty provided they are not newly purchased. Check the Sunbelt Realty web site for details on those rules.
Enjoy your studies here!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By WHUDS (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 8:37 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Thanks!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By carter farrell (BonaireTalker - Post #31) on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 1:46 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

4 watches! I guess you'll be getting to class on time!

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By WHUDS (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 1:53 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Yea 2 for each wrist LOL ;)

 


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