Not on Bonaire?
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We look, check and arrange practical matters on the island. So you do not have to travel there for everything yourself.
How can we help you?
What we do on the island for you.
Looking, checking and arranging. So you do not have to fly over for everything yourself.
Looking and checking. So you can be away with peace of mind.
- For owners and sellersSubscription
Have your home checked
Two visits a month with photos and a short report, while you are away.
From $129 a monthRequest - For home seekersWatch along live
Have a home viewed
A viewing with photos, video and a factual report.
From $95Request - For home seekers and people moving
Have the neighbourhood checked
An impression of the street and the surroundings, at two different times.
$295Request - For owners and sellers
Have a problem looked at
Something is wrong. We go and look and arrange the next steps with you.
$179Request - For owners
Have a renovation followed
The progress of work on your home, recorded in three visits.
$349Request - For home seekers
Have the handover recorded
A record of the home, the inventory, the keys and the meter readings.
$295Request - For sellers
A ready-for-sale record
Photos and a list of points to address before your home goes on the market.
$179Request - For sellers
Have the final handover recorded
A dated final record with photos, inventory, keys and meter readings.
$295Request
- For owners, sellers and people moving
Let someone in
A tradesperson, a delivery or a loss adjuster. We open up and lock up again.
From $49Request - For owners
Arrival or departure
Have your home prepared before you come, or properly closed up when you leave.
From $99Request - For people moving, owners and employers
Have practical matters arranged
Connections, deliveries, appointments and help with your first steps.
From $69Request
- For people moving and employers
Find your way on Bonaire
A private four-hour session: where you need to go and how daily life on the island works.
From $295Request - For people moving and employers
Together, with your family or colleagues
The same session for two to four people, focused on schools and childcare if you like.
$225 per personRequest - For people moving and employers
Support in your first days
Four hours out together after you arrive, to the appointments you choose beforehand.
$395 for four hoursRequest
Have my home checked
A check with photos and a report while your home is empty and you are away.
What we check
- Doors, windows, gates and fences properly closed
- Signs of burglary, vandalism or squatting
- Leaks, damp patches and mould
- Do the air conditioning, power and water still work?
- Meter readings and unusual usage
- Pool and garden, by sight
- Pests and termites
- Damage from wind, rain or falling branches
- Collecting mail and passing on important messages
- Air conditioning or dehumidifier on the agreed setting against mould
What you get
- Two visits a month following a fixed checklist
- Dated photos and a short report for every visit
- Comparison photos, so changes stand out
- A home file: what was seen, done and when
- Key management and priority after a report included
On request
- Four visits a month: $219 a month
- Initial inspection of a new home: $95
- Inspection at a change of tenant: $295
- Starting the car and keeping the battery charged
- Checking the water tank, cistern or pressure pump
What we do not do
- No technical or structural survey
- No security service or alarm response
- No guarantee against damage between two visits
Price · Inspection plan: $129 a month for two visits, including key management and priority after a report.
Request ↗How we work
- We reply to your question within one working day.
- We only act with your approval, or within an amount you set in advance.
- Tradespeople invoice you directly. We only charge for our own time.
- We make small purchases against an advance.
Is your question not listed? We are happy to think along with you.
Something needs doing
There is a problem, someone needs to get in or you need help.
What we help with
- A leak, damp patch or a bad smell
- Air conditioning not working, cooling poorly or leaking
- A power cut or a circuit that keeps tripping
- Pool pump not working or the water has turned green
- A lock, door, gate or shutter that does not work
- Damage after heavy rain or strong wind
- Pests or termites found
- Letting in a tradesperson, delivery, cleaner or loss adjuster
- A contractor who does not show up or work that does not look right
- Following up a report from the neighbours
What you get
- A reply within one working day
- A visit with photos and a first description of what we see
- Contact with a suitable tradesperson and an appointment
- Access for whoever you authorise, and locking up afterwards
- A record of who was inside and when
- Updates until the next step is clear
On request
- A check after the repair: $89 per follow-up visit
- Photos and a report for your insurer
- A mandate up to an agreed amount, so we do not have to wait
What we do not do
- No technical diagnosis and no repairs ourselves
- No 24/7 emergency service; in immediate danger we call the emergency services
- No guarantee that a tradesperson is available
Price · Providing access: $49 (up to 30 minutes on site) · Inspecting a problem and arranging the next step: $179 · With an inspection plan you get priority.
Request ↗How we work
- We reply to your question within one working day.
- We only act with your approval, or within an amount you set in advance.
- Tradespeople invoice you directly. We only charge for our own time.
- We make small purchases against an advance.
Is your question not listed? We are happy to think along with you.
I am arriving or leaving
Have your home prepared or properly closed up.
What we help with
Before you arrive
- Checking the home in advance
- Testing the air conditioning, fridge, hot water, power and internet
- Scheduling your own cleaner or gardener
- Setting out the patio furniture
- Checking whether earlier repairs were carried out
- Leaving the keys ready or handing them over
After you leave
- Checking windows, doors and gates
- Air conditioning, appliances and water on the agreed setting
- Dealing with the fridge and perishables
- Taking out the rubbish
- Storing patio furniture and loose items safely
- A final round for damage, leaks and items left behind
What you get
- Photos as proof that everything is ready or closed up
- A message about anything out of the ordinary, before you arrive
- Arrangements for checks while you are away
On request
- Small groceries, drinking water and basics, against an advance
- Making the beds and having the linen taken care of
- Receiving a delivery or new purchase
- Welcoming family or friends and showing them the home: $229 per stay
What we do not do
- No hotel service or daily cleaning
- No changeovers for holiday rentals
- We do not arrange transport ourselves; we refer you on
Price · Arrival: $149 · Departure: $99 · Both: $229. Preferably book 2 to 5 working days ahead.
Request ↗How we work
- We reply to your question within one working day.
- We only act with your approval, or within an amount you set in advance.
- Tradespeople invoice you directly. We only charge for our own time.
- We make small purchases against an advance.
Is your question not listed? We are happy to think along with you.
Have maintenance or a renovation followed
Practical arrangements made and progress recorded.
What we help with
Maintenance and small jobs
- Garden, pool or air conditioning maintenance
- Scheduling pest control
- Having gutters and drainage checked
- Painting and protection against corrosion
- Requesting quotes and scheduling appointments
- Being there when the tradesperson comes
- Checking that the work was actually done
A renovation
- Kitchen, bathroom, patio or palapa
- Replacing the air conditioning, installing solar panels or security
- Checking deliveries and work on site
- Regular photos of the progress
- Recording visible deviations and open issues
- Being present at the handover
What you get
- Photos from fixed viewpoints, so you can compare progress
- An action list to discuss with your contractor
- A maintenance overview in your home file
On request
- Keeping a maintenance calendar
- Extra progress visit: $89
What we do not do
- No building supervision, certification or approval of work
- No project management or contracting
- No large purchases on your behalf
Price · Arranging a small job: $69 for the first hour, then $45 per half hour or part of it · Following a renovation: $349 for three visits.
Request ↗How we work
- We reply to your question within one working day.
- We only act with your approval, or within an amount you set in advance.
- Tradespeople invoice you directly. We only charge for our own time.
- We make small purchases against an advance.
Is your question not listed? We are happy to think along with you.
Have a home viewed
A viewing with photos, video and a factual report. You watch live.
What we look at
At every viewing
- The layout and space as they really are
- Condition of the kitchen, bathroom, floors, doors and frames
- Visible cracks, damp, mould, leaks or corrosion
- Air conditioning, appliances and installations: what is there and what it looks like
- Outdoor space, garden, pool, parking and access
- Daylight, ventilation and privacy
- Differences between the listing and reality
- Your questions to the agent or landlord, including about extra costs
For a rental home also
- Does the address exist and does the home match the listing
- Is the contact person there and do they have access
- Is the home empty or occupied
- Which contents are included
- Who pays for utilities, garden and pool
What you get
- Watch live by video call during the viewing
- Photos and video focused on your questions
- Answers to the questions you send in advance
- A factual report within 24 hours of the visit
- For each item: seen, not checked or still to be investigated
On request
- Second viewing: $89
- Comparing several homes in one overview, at a bundle rate
- Urgent viewing at a surcharge, if the schedule allows
- Arranging access for a building survey by an expert
What we do not do
- No building survey, valuation or purchase advice
- No legal research into ownership, land or permitted use
- No guarantee that an offer is reliable
Price · Viewing: $175 (up to 60 minutes) · Short viewing of a rental home: $95 (up to 30 minutes) · No access given or appointment not kept: call-out charge only.
Request ↗How we work
- You send your questions in advance. The report answers them one by one.
- You receive your report within 24 hours of the visit.
- We receive no fee from estate agents, sellers or landlords.
- Every report states what we saw, what we did not check and what still needs investigating.
- You pay in advance. We record, but never decide or sign on your behalf.
Bought a home and want it made ready? That is under "I own a home on Bonaire". Is your question not listed? Let us know what you need.
Have the neighbourhood checked
An impression of the street and the immediate area, at two different times.
What we check
- Traffic and how busy it is
- Audible noise and noticeable smells
- Construction and vacant plots
- Businesses in the immediate area
- Access road and condition of the road surface
- Street lighting
- Privacy from the neighbours
- Parking
- Condition of homes and plots nearby
- Distance to amenities
What you get
- Two visits: during the day on a working day, and at another time or on another day
- Photos and a short video of the street and surroundings
- A factual report: what we saw and heard, and when
- Including what we could not determine
On request
- An extra visit, for instance at the weekend or in the evening: $89
- Together with a viewing: $425 instead of $470
What we do not do
- No judgement of a "good" or "bad" neighbourhood
- No noise measurement or safety guarantee
- We cannot schedule rain or weather
Price · Neighbourhood check: $295 for two visits · Together with a viewing: $425.
Request ↗How we work
- You send your questions in advance. The report answers them one by one.
- You receive your report within 24 hours of the visit.
- We receive no fee from estate agents, sellers or landlords.
- Every report states what we saw, what we did not check and what still needs investigating.
- You pay in advance. We record, but never decide or sign on your behalf.
Bought a home and want it made ready? That is under "I own a home on Bonaire". Is your question not listed? Let us know what you need.
Have the handover recorded
A record of the home, contents, keys and meter readings.
What we help with
At the key handover
- Condition of the home, with photos and video on the handover date
- Meter readings
- Contents according to the agreed list
- Counting the keys and recording the handover
- Checking whether agreed work was visibly carried out
- For a rental: an initial record, so there is no dispute about the deposit later
If something is not right
- Missing furniture or appliances
- New damage, or a home that is not empty or clean
- Agreed repairs that were not carried out
- Too few keys or equipment that does not work
What you get
- One appointment of up to 90 minutes
- A report with photos, meter readings and a list of open issues
- An immediate message if something is off, so you can decide with your notary or agent
On request
- Arranging access for an expert or supplier
- An inspection plan afterwards? Then the $95 initial inspection is waived
What we do not do
- We never sign or accept on your behalf
- No notarial, legal or technical inspection
- No decision on disputes at the handover
- Already working for the seller of this home? Then we cannot take on this assignment
Price · Recording the handover: $295 for one appointment of up to 90 minutes.
Request ↗How we work
- You send your questions in advance. The report answers them one by one.
- You receive your report within 24 hours of the visit.
- We receive no fee from estate agents, sellers or landlords.
- Every report states what we saw, what we did not check and what still needs investigating.
- You pay in advance. We record, but never decide or sign on your behalf.
Bought a home and want it made ready? That is under "I own a home on Bonaire". Is your question not listed? Let us know what you need.
Have practical matters arranged
From connections and deliveries to appointments and help with your first steps.
What we help with
While you are not yet on Bonaire
- Making your home ready and checking it
- Recording meter readings and meter numbers
- Preparing and scheduling appointments for water, power and internet
- Letting in an engineer or installer
- Receiving deliveries and household goods at your address
- Photographing damage to household goods
- Having a rental car ready for you
Once you are here
- Support in your first days
- Going to pre-selected appointments together
- Checking that connections work and following up problems
- Finding a reliable cleaner, gardener or engineer
- Small jobs and questions nobody has time for
- Help when something gets stuck after a few weeks after all
What you get
- A short intake: what needs to happen and when
- An overview of what we do and what you arrange yourself
- Photos and a message after every completed task
- One fixed point of contact, before and after you arrive
On request
- Support in your first days: $395 for four hours
- A bundle of hours if you expect several matters: on request
- Organising school visits
What we do not do
- No removal company, customs clearance or pet transport
- No storage of goods; receipt at your address only
- No immigration, tax or legal advice
- You submit official applications yourself. Some, such as registration, a sédula or a bank account, may require you to be there in person. Check this with the authority
Price · Single task or help by the hour: $69 for the first hour, then $45 per half hour or part of it · Support in your first days: $395 for four hours · Bundle of hours: on request.
Request ↗How we work
- We reply to your question within one working day.
- You pay suppliers and authorities directly.
- We only ask for data and documents we really need.
- You submit official applications yourself. We help you prepare and plan.
Already moved and need help with something? Tell us.
Find your way on Bonaire
Discover where to go and how daily life on the island works.
What we cover
- Where to shop, including hardware and specialist stores
- GP, dentist and pharmacy
- Bank, WEB, internet and phone
- Government offices: where to go
- Waste collection and practical habits
- Finding your way in traffic
- Schools and childcare, if you come with children
- Sports, clubs and places to meet people
- Learning Papiamentu
- Local customs and how to make contact
What you get
- A private four-hour session, in Dutch or English
- Pick-up and drop-off
- A route tailored to your questions and your family
- Afterwards, the addresses and contacts we discussed in one list
- A free 15-minute introductory call beforehand
- Free rescheduling up to 48 hours in advance
On request
- A session focused on your family, schools and childcare
- Practical help afterwards at the hourly rate
What we do not do
- No sightseeing tour
- No medical, legal or tax advice
- No guarantee of a place at a school or GP
Price · Finding your way: $295 for one person · $225 per person from two people, up to four people.
Request ↗How we work
- We reply to your question within one working day.
- You pay suppliers and authorities directly.
- We only ask for data and documents we really need.
- You submit official applications yourself. We help you prepare and plan.
Already moved and need help with something? Tell us.
Help with the sale
Preparing, arranging access and keeping an eye on the home while it is for sale.
What we help with
Before the home goes on the market
- Looking at the home and recording points of attention with photos
- Having cleaning, garden and pool taken care of
- Having small repairs and painting done by tradespeople
- Having belongings or furniture moved, following your instructions
- Checking that the agreed work was done, with photos of the result
While the home is for sale
- Access for the estate agent, photographer, valuer or building surveyor
- Locking up after every visit and checking windows, doors and gates
- Recording who used a key and when
- Regular checks while the home is empty
- An extra check after heavy rain or wind
- Collecting mail and noting meter readings
What you get
- A ready-for-sale record: photos and a list of points of attention
- A message after every visit or appointment
- One fixed point of contact for you and your estate agent
- Every report states what we saw, what we did not check and what still needs investigating
On request
- Requesting quotes from tradespeople
- Having belongings collected or removed, only on your written instruction
- Having the handover recorded at the end
What we do not do
- No sales brokerage, asking price or negotiation
- We do not accompany viewings with buyers. Your estate agent or you yourself do that
- No valuation or structural assessment
- No storage of belongings
- Do we find a defect? Discuss with your estate agent or notary what you need to tell the buyer
Price · Ready-for-sale record: $179 · Access and appointments: $69 for the first hour, then $45 per half hour or part of it · Checks while the home is empty: $129 a month.
Request ↗How we work
- In one sale we work for one party: the buyer or the seller, never both.
- We do not sell, do not negotiate and do not sign or accept anything on your behalf.
- Tradespeople invoice you directly. We only charge for our own time.
- We receive no fee from estate agents or buyers.
Do you rent out the home and is your tenant leaving? That is under "I own a home on Bonaire". Is your situation not listed? Tell us.
Have the handover recorded
A dated final record with photos, contents, keys and meter readings.
What we help with
At the handover
- Condition of every room, with photos and video, date and time
- Meter readings
- Contents according to the agreed list
- Counting keys, remote controls and access passes
- Checking whether agreed repairs were visibly carried out
- Is the home empty or furnished as agreed, and clean
- Locking up the home or handing over the keys following your instructions
If something is not right
- Recording the facts and informing you immediately
- Informing your estate agent or notary, at your request
- Arranging a new appointment, for instance for cleaning or collecting belongings
What you get
- One appointment of up to 90 minutes
- A report with date, time, people present, photos, meter readings and open issues
- An immediate message if something is off, so you can decide with your estate agent or notary
On request
- A record a few days in advance, so deviations can still be put right
- Arranging access for cleaning or collecting belongings
What we do not do
- We never sign or accept on your behalf
- No decision on disputes or on the transfer
- Already working for the buyer of your home? Then we cannot take on this assignment
Price · Recording the handover: $295 for one appointment of up to 90 minutes.
Request ↗How we work
- In one sale we work for one party: the buyer or the seller, never both.
- We do not sell, do not negotiate and do not sign or accept anything on your behalf.
- Tradespeople invoice you directly. We only charge for our own time.
- We receive no fee from estate agents or buyers.
Do you rent out the home and is your tenant leaving? That is under "I own a home on Bonaire". Is your situation not listed? Tell us.
Why BonaireAssist. So you know where you stand.
- The price up frontYou know what we will do and what it costs.
- Dated photosAfterwards you see what we have seen or arranged.
- One fixed contactSomeone you know, on the island.
- Your own tradespeopleYou can simply keep your cleaner, gardener and tradespeople.
Moving to Bonaire? Do not forget this.
The free, practical checklist from BonaireAssist.
Moving to Bonaire is an adventure. But what do you need to arrange, and when? This checklist keeps you on top of it, from the first preparations in the Netherlands to your first weeks on Bonaire.
I am also moving with:
1.Before your departure is fixed
0/4Start with this as soon as your moving plans become concrete.
2.Arrange your departure from the Netherlands
0/5Things you would rather finish while you are still in the Netherlands.
3.Get your home on Bonaire ready
0/6Much of this you can organise before you arrive.
We can go to your home in advance, let in an engineer, receive a delivery or check that everything is ready for your arrival.
4.Prepare your arrival
0/4The last practical matters before the flight.
5.Your first weeks on Bonaire
0/6You have arrived. Now daily life begins.
+Children
0/2Extra steps because you are moving with children.
+Pets
0/2Extra steps because you are moving with pets.
+Household goods
0/2Extra steps because you are moving with household goods.
Official information
Always check conditions and procedures with the competent authority. Most of these pages are in Dutch. Last checked: 18 October 2026.
Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland. For European Dutch nationals and the other groups listed. In Dutch.
Zorg en Jeugd Caribisch Nederland. Insured after registering with Burgerzaken.
Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland. What you arrange for income tax as a new resident.
Douane Caribisch Nederland. Rules and exemptions for what you bring.
NederlandWereldwijd. What you arrange in the Netherlands.
WEB Bonaire. Taking over connections, meter details and deposit.
This checklist is a practical aid, not a complete emigration guide and not legal, tax or immigration advice. Your ticks are only stored in this browser.
A good start for your staff.
For employers in healthcare, education, government and tourism who hire staff from outside Bonaire. A personal introduction to the island for the employee and their family. Content, planning and price on quotation.
Discuss the options →Your question. Our presence.
You know in advance what we will do and what it costs. Afterwards you know what we saw or arranged.
Tell us what is going on
A short question is enough. By WhatsApp or email.
We agree on the assignment
You hear what we will do, when we go and what it costs.
We get to work
You get photos and concrete feedback.
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