Moving to Aruba

Moving to Aruba?

Or easier than you think. As a tourist, in Aruba you can stay on the island up to 180 days without any residence permit. A tourist visa can be extended for up to 180 days while on the island. Citizens of most countries will need to apply for a residency permit if they want to stay longer and move to Aruba.

Tourist Visa.

As a visitor tourist your visa can be extended for up to 180 days while on the island. Citizens of most countries will need to apply for a residency permit if they want to stay longer and move to Aruba.

Aruba residency permit.

Residency permits are valid for one year and are renewable annually after that. Applicants should submit an application to the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services of Aruba (DIMAS).

To be eligible for residency an applicant must meet certain requirements such as having family ties to Aruba or a career that my be need it on Aruba. Buying property in Aruba may entitle you to a Residence Permit which is valid for one year and is renewable annually after that.

Applicants aged 55 and over with a guaranteed pension income can apply for residency on the basis of being “retired with guaranteed income”, while individuals aged 18 and over with a demonstrable income of at least $60,000 us dollar per year from an asset, a bank balance or investments can apply for residency on the basis of being “retired or interest-rate earner without guaranteed income”.

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