Aruba residence and work permit
DIMAS
Stays in Aruba longer than allowed for visitors, and any paid work, need a residence permit from DIMAS (Department for the Integration, Management and Admission of Foreign Nationals) under the Ministry of Labor, Integration and Energy. A sponsor such as an employer or partner usually applies, and a long-stay visa may be needed to collect the permit. Employment also needs a work permit arranged through Aruban authorities.
Life in Aruba
Money
2
Currency
Aruban Florin
AWG
Aruban Florin
Tax
21–52%
Income tax (national)
Turnover tax (BBO/BAVP/BAZV) 7% · social security 5%
Tax-free amount up to Afl. 30,000, then a 0% first band (tabelinkomen up to Afl. 34,930); 52% applies on tabelinkomen above Afl. 135,527.
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Who it’s for
Foreign nationals moving to Aruba to work, join family or reside long term.
Eligibility
Who needs it
You generally need a residence permit for stays over 90 days in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom.
Official wording
Stays over 90 days (over 180 days for Dutch and US nationals) in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom generally require a residence permit.
Sponsor
A sponsor (such as an employer or partner) applies, or the applicant applies themselves.
Work
Employment requires a separate work permit arranged through the local authorities.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistResidence permit application
- FeesResidence permit
- Steps to applyThe sponsor or applicant applies to DIMAS
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- 2 documents
- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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