Tourists Entering Aruba

• Those traveling to Aruba as tourists must have a passport that is valid for the entire stay, along with the following: a completed embarkation and disembarkation card, a valid return or connecting ticket, the necessary documents needed to return to their home country and, if asked, a valid reservation for accommodations in Aruba.
  
  

Visa-Required Nationals

• Those tourists who are required to have a visa must also have a legal passport with a valid visa sticker. If you are required to have a visa and you are in Aruba to participate in a sporting event or visiting a relative, then you must also have a declaration of invitation/guarantee. This means that the entity or person sponsoring the tourist in Aruba is guaranteeing any costs that may arise from that tourist's visit.
  
  

Exemption from Visa Requirements

• A valid resident of the U.S., Canada or a European Union country does not need a visa to enter Aruba. You can also get around the visa requirement if you're connecting to another flight or cruise ship that leaves Aruba within 24 hours of your arrival, if you're disembarking a cruise ship to visit Aruba for 24 hours or less, or if you're a holder of a diplomatic or service passport from specific countries, as listed on Aruba's informational website.
  
  

Duration of Stay

• A tourist may be admitted to Aruba for no more than 30 days, though a tourist may stay in Aruba up to 180 days in a year. Once in the country, tourists can file for an extension to their stay. Residents of The Netherlands may request an extension to stay for up to 180 days. Those in Aruba on visas from other countries may file for an extension to stay for up to 180 days if they own property in Aruba, have a declaration of guarantee from a resident of Aruba or can convince authorities that they have enough money to pay for an extended stay.
  
  

Where and How to Apply

• If you're visiting Aruba, you need to apply for and receive a passport from your home country before you go. The visa stamp is usually applied to your passport when you enter Aruba. If you plan to go to Aruba for a diplomatic mission, the visa must be applied for in person at an embassy or consulate for The Netherlands