Travel Information From Christmas Island to Saba

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Saba. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given. Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Saba.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Saba is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to entry.

Local Phrases Language : Dutch and English

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Hallo
Good morning = Goedemorgen
Good afternoon = Goedemiddag
Goodbye = Tot ziens
Nice to meet you = Aangenaam kennis te maken

Conversational

How are you? = Hoe gaat het met je?
I am good thank you = Met mij gaat het goed dank je
What’s your name? = Wat is je naam
My name is … = Mijn naam is …
Do you speak English? = Spreekt u Engels?
I don’t speak … = ik spreek niet...
How do you say… in … = Hoe zeg je ... in ...
I don’t understand = Ik begrijp het niet

Basics

Yes = Ja
No = Nee
Please = Alstublieft
Thank you = Dank je
You’re welcome = Graag gedaan
Excuse me (as a question) =
Excuse me (as sorry) =
Wait = Wacht
Hurry up = Haast je
Go away = Ga weg
Let’s go to = Laten we gaan naar
I want to go to … = ik wil gaan naar...
A little bit = Een klein beetje
A lot = Veel

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = Heb jij?
Not too spicy = Niet te pittig
It was delicious = Het was heerlijk
The bill, please = De rekening graag
How much? = Hoeveel?
Very expensive = Erg duur
Can you reduce the price? = Kun je de prijs verlagen?
Please can I have a beer? = Mag ik alsjeblieft een biertje?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Auto
Bus = Bus
Right = Rechts
Left = Links
Straight = Rechtdoor
Stop here = Stop hier

Places

Downtown = binnenstad
Street = Straat
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Museum
Mall = Winkelcentrum
Market = Markt
Hospital = Ziekenhuis
Doctor = Dokter
Police = Politie
Post office = Postkantoor
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Hoe laat is het?
Today = Vandaag
Tomorrow = Morgen
The day after tomorrow = Overmorgen
Yesterday = Gisteren
When? = Wanneer?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Waar is het toilet?
Help me, please = Help me alsjeblieft
Call an ambulance = Bel een ambulance
I don’t feel good = ik voel me niet goed

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By Dutch law, you must always carry your ID. You should have a copy of your passport with you at all times. Local laws are similar to Dutch law.English is mostly used in Saba

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The Bottom

The Bottom is the capital and largest town of the island of Saba, the Caribbean Netherlands, and is the first stop on the way from Saba's Port in Fort Bay towards the rest of the island. In 2001, it had 462 inhabitants of the total 1,349 islanders.

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Crime in Saba

Saba Island is a small Caribbean island located in the Dutch Caribbean, and it is part of the Netherlands. The crime rate on Saba Island is generally low, and it is considered to be a safe destination for travelers.

The island has a small population, and the community is closely-knit. Crime on the island is generally limited to petty theft and burglaries, which are rare but can occur in tourist areas. As with any destination, visitors are advised to exercise common sense and take basic safety precautions such as securing valuables and not leaving personal belongings unattended.

Saba Island has no military or police force, but there is a small police station on the island, and the community is generally vigilant in ensuring the safety of its residents and visitors.

Overall, Saba Island is considered to be a safe destination for travelers, but it is always important to exercise caution and take appropriate safety measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

• The most common religion in Saba is Roman Catholicism.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Saba?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Saba. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Saba

There is a hospital in The Bottom and the University School of Medicine. There is also a hyperbaric chamber on the island for divers. The hospital does not treat complex cases so medical insurance is essential.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Zika

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.