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Residence Permit - Foreigners - Aruba
February 28, 2005
Foreign citizens who intend to stay in Aruba for a period longer than 3 months (90 days) need to apply for a residence permit.
Foreign citizens that would like to work in the Aruba need an employer that sponsors their work permit. Tourists are not allowed to engage in any paid activity in Aruba.
The work permit is in addition to the residence permit, these are two separate requirements. In general, a residence permit does not allow employment.
How to apply for a residence and/or work permit
Visitors* wishing reside and/or work in Aruba for a number of months must have a formal residence and also a work.
The person concerned can apply for a residence person him/herself. One of the requirements is that you need to submit proof of your financial means to cover the intended stay
The future employer needs to arrange / apply for the work permit.
Please request application forms and verify the detailed requirements of each application with the authority concerned:
Residence permits / Working permits
Information and application forms for working permits can be obtained free of charge at:
Ministry of Justice
c/o Department of Immigration and Naturalization (DINA)
Vondellaan 6-D
Oranjestad
Aruba
Tel. +297 828 500 or +297 858 592
Fax. +297 858 593
* Definition of a visitor
A 'visitor' is a person who visits Aruba for the purpose of recreation, sports, health, family reasons, study, religious purposes or business and does not take up any gainful occupation during his/her stay on the island.
Thank you.