Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. You may enter Aruba without a visa and remain there for up to 30 days (90 days overall for the Caribbean portions of the Kingdom of Netherlands).

All nationals of the Netherlands or other Schengen nations who own a valid long-stay ("D" type") visa or residence permit may enter Aruba without a new visa and remain there for up to 90 days (30 consecutive days) within six months.

All nationals of the Netherlands or other Schengen nations who have a valid long-stay ("D" type") visa or residence permit may enter Aruba without a new visa and remain there for up to 90 days (30 consecutive days) within six months.

Hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. You may enter Aruba without a visa and remain there for up to 30 days (90 days overall for the Caribbean portions of the Kingdom of Netherlands).

You can apply for an Aruba visa at Dutch embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions.

No, a special Aruba visa is not valid for travel to the Netherlands or other Schengen nations. Suppose you are not a national of a country that is exempt from visa requirements. In that case, you must still obtain a Schengen visa to travel to Aruba and other Caribbean territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

The Schengen Zone does not include Aruba.

Nationals without a visa are permitted up to 90 days of stay in Aruba within 180 days. The only nationalities permitted to remain in Aruba for up to 180 days without a visa.

A residence permit cannot be obtained independently abroad. You require a sponsor in Aruba (such as your work, spouse, etc.) to apply for a residence permit on your behalf. Your sponsor won't be notified until your application for a residence permit has been accepted. If you are not a citizen of a country free from visa requirements, you will need a long-term visa to enter Aruba and obtain your residence permit.

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