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, 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);
(b) 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 and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad and 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) Nationals of any other country not mentioned in the list above are exempt if they are legal residents of a country whose nationals do not need a visa or have been living in such a country for more than five years. In these cases a stay of a maximum of 14 days is granted. (b) For stays of over 14 days and less than 30 days, the traveler will be issued with a Temporary Certificate of Admission by the Immigration authorities on arrival in Aruba.

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: (8) 34705; fax: (8) 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 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.

Note: (a) All visitors wishing to work in Aruba for a number of months must have a written permit from the Ministry of Justice at the Department for Public Order and Security (DOOV). Further information and application forms for Written Permits can be obtained free of charge from the Directie Openbare Orde en Veiligheid (DOOV), Kaya Dek Cooper 11, Sint Nicolas (tel: (8) 43322; fax: (8) 43534). (b) Potential immigrants in Aruba are required to take an HIV test.

Working days required: Up to four weeks.