World Country Guide

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months after intended return to home country required by all except:
(a) 1. nationals of Canada holding a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, valid driver’s license, proof of Canadian citizenship or certificate of naturalisation;
(b) 2. nationals of the USA holding an official birth certificate with a raised seal accompanied by photo ID, a certificate of naturalisation or an alien registration card (green card);
(c) 3. nationals of Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands, holding a National Identity Card.

Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for up to three months;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Singapore, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to three months;
(c) many nationals can visit for a period of 14 days, as tourists only, provided they have a return or onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds for the length of stay and the necessary documents for returning to their home country. The list is extensive, however, so it is advisable to check with your nearest relevant Consulate or Embassy prior to making travel arrangements.
Note: (a) For stays of over 14 days and less than 30 days, the traveller will be issued with a Temporary Certificate of Admission by the Immigration authorities on arrival in Aruba. (b) All visitors require a return or onward ticket.

Types of Visa and Cost
Single-entry: approximately 16, depending on the exchange rate.

Application to
Nearest Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands or directly through the Department of Foreign Affairs, J E Irausquinplein 2A, Oranjestad, Aruba (tel: (58) 34705; fax: (58) 38108).

Application Requirements
(a) Passport valid for a minimum of three months after intended return to home country. (b) One fully completed application form. (c) Two recent, passport sized photos per person endorsed on passport, with daytime phone number and address written clearly on the back. (d) Fee; payable by postal order (to Royal Netherlands Embassy) or cash. Cheques are not accepted. (e) Proof of sufficient funds (three most recent bank statements) and return/onward tickets as well as any other necessary documents. (f) Letter of invitation. (g) Letter showing employment, salary, length of service and guarantee of employment upon return to country.

Note
(a) All visitors wishing to work in Aruba for a number of months must have a written permit from the Department of Immigration and Naturalisation. Further information and application forms for Written Permits can be obtained free of charge from the Department of Immigration and Naturalisation, Kaya Dek Cooper 11, Sint Nicolas (tel: (58) 43322; fax: (58) 43534). (b) Potential immigrants in Aruba are required to take an HIV test. (c) Visitors who are not nationals of the country of residence must submit a residency permit.

Working days required
Up to four weeks.