Brazil → Aruba: do you need a visa?

Short-Stay Caribbean Visa

Documents

• Completed and signed Caribbean visa application form (printed)
• Valid passport (no more than 10 years old, at least 2 empty visa pages, valid at least 3 months after departure, signed)
• Recent colour photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm, white or light-coloured background, no more than 6 months old)
• Proof of legal residence in the country of application
• Proof of social or economic ties to the country of residence (employment, self-employment, study, property or caregiving evidence)
• Proof of accommodation in Aruba for the entire stay
• Bank statements for the previous 3 months and, if employed, 3 recent payslips, or proof of who pays travel and stay
• Travel reservation to and from Aruba
• Travel medical insurance covering Aruba for the whole stay (minimum USD 15,000 medical expenses including hospital care, emergency treatment and repatriation)
• For minors travelling without one or both parents or guardians: birth certificate extract, consent form and copies of the parents' or guardians' travel documents
• Completed Aruba ED card submitted online within 7 days before travel

FAQ

Is a short-stay Caribbean visa valid for the Netherlands or Schengen?
No. A short-stay Caribbean visa is not valid for the European Netherlands or any other Schengen country.

Can I work on a short-stay Caribbean visa?
No. A short-stay Caribbean visa does not permit paid work. Anyone intending to work in Aruba needs a DIMAS residence permit and, where required, a labour-market clearance.

Do I need the Aruba ED card if I have a visa?
Yes. Every air traveler to Aruba, including visa-free nationals, must complete the ED card online within 7 days before travel via the official ED Card portal.

How do I extend my stay in Aruba?
Tourist stays and extensions of stay are handled by the Aruban immigration service (IASA) at the Vondellaan office. A $20 sustainability fee applies to air arrivals and supports local conservation.