🇦🇼 Aruba · Employer-sponsored work

Work and Residence Permit (Paid Employment) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dimasaruba.aw/en/applicants/work/paid-employment/.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Health insurance

“you need to arrange to apply for your DIMAS residence permit.”

No direct PR path

“Page lists document 'Flexible Paid Employment after 5 Years of Legal Residence' and 'Settlement permit' but does not state that this paid-employment permit itself leads to permanent residence.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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