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 naturalization;
(b) 2.
Nationals of the USA holding an official birth certificate with a raised seal
accompanied by photo ID, a certificate of naturalization 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, Chile, Costa Rica, 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, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia,
St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Singapore, Surinam, Switzerland,
Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to
three months;
(c)
Nationals continuing to a third country within 24 hours by the same aircraft,
holding tickets with reserved seats and all documents for onward journey;
(d) 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 Naturalization. Further
information and application forms for Written Permits can be obtained free of
charge from the Department of Immigration and Naturalization, 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.
Travel
Advice
Most
visits to Aruba are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of
indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian
targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This
advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth
Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can
change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for
the latest travel advice:
British
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel:
(0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk
US
Department of State
Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel
