Aruba ED Card
Purpose: The Online ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation Card) is a mandatory digital entry form for all travelers (including children) visiting Aruba for tourism or business.
When to apply: You can apply within 7 days of your arrival, but it’s recommended to complete it at least 72 hours before departure.
Duration and extensions: It’s valid for the duration of your initial stay (typically up to 30 days). You can request an extension of stay through the DIMAS office for up to 180 days per year.
Entries: This is a single-entry registration for each trip to the island.
Ports of entry: It’s accepted at all authorized border points, primarily through Queen Beatrix International Airport and the Oranjestad cruise terminal.
Delivery format: Once approved, you’ll receive a digital confirmation. You must carry a printed or digital copy to show the airline and immigration.
Netherlands Schengen Visa
Purpose: The Netherlands Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa that allows eligible non-EU nationals to travel to the Netherlands and other Schengen countries for purposes such as tourism, business, visiting family, or transit.
When to apply: It’s recommended to apply at least 6 months in advance.
Duration and extensions: Valid for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or short visits. You can stay in the entire Schengen Area for a total of 90 days per 180-day period.
Entries: The visa is issued as a single-entry or multiple-entry.
Ports of entry: You must apply for your visa at the embassy/consulate of the country that is your main destination, this is where you will stay the longest or where the main purpose of your trip lies. Once you have a valid Schengen Visa (issued by the Netherlands or any Schengen state), you may enter the Schengen Area through any Schengen country at your first port of entry.
Delivery format: Schengen visas are issued as a uniform visa sticker (vignette) affixed in your passport.
Caribbean Short-Stay Visa (Aruba Visitor Visa)*
This visa is valid for Aruba and the other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten). You can choose from a tourist, business, student, or family and friends visit visa. It’s meant for nationals who aren’t visa-exempt and allows stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
*We currently don’t offer this visa.
Temporary Residence Permit*
This permit is for foreigners planning to stay in Aruba for more than 90 days for purposes such as retirement, family reunification, or property ownership. It is for individuals who can prove they are financially self-sufficient, is typically valid for one year, and is renewable.
*We currently don’t offer this permit.
Work and Residence Permit*
This is for non-residents who have secured employment with an Aruban company. It requires a labor market test to ensure no local candidates are available. It is valid for the duration of the employment contract, usually one year, and must be sponsored by the employer.
*We currently don’t offer this permit.
Student Permit*
This permit is for international students enrolled in a recognized Aruban educational institution. It requires proof of enrollment and sufficient financial means. It is valid for the duration of the academic year or the specific course of study.
*We currently don’t offer this permit.
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