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Aruba Temporary Residence - Durable and Exclusive Partner

10 facts quoted from the official source

For an unmarried durable partner of an Aruba-born Dutch national or knowledge migrant after a relationship of at least three years.

Route type
Family
Can bring
partner, de facto partner
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Both Partners Unmarried RequiredBoth partners are unmarried.
  • Qualifying Sponsor RequiredOne partner must be an Aruba-born Dutch national or a knowledge migrant.
  • Registered Partnership Or Notarial Agreement RequiredThe partners must have a registered partnership or notarised cohabitation agreement.
  • Relationship Years MinA durable relationship is a relationship of at least three years.
  • Shared Residence RequiredThe foreign partner must actually reside with the sponsor.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insurancePrivate insurance must be taken out for the permit holder, except where the partner is Dutch or American.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryBoth partners must be unmarried and have an exclusive durable relationship of at least three years.
  • Official source basisBoth partners must be unmarried and have an exclusive durable relationship of at least three years.
  • Report summaryBoth partners must be unmarried and have an exclusive durable relationship of at least three years.
Family

Who you can bring

partnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Duration Years MaxThe permit has a maximum validity of one year.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Aruba?
The official source states: For an unmarried durable partner of an Aruba-born Dutch national or knowledge migrant after a relationship of at least three years.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: partner, de facto partner.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Private insurance must be taken out for the permit holder, except where the partner is Dutch or American.

Every answer is quoted from the official dimasaruba.aw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official source of the governing body dimasaruba.awLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Aruba government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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