By Ministerial Decree of May 8th, 1989 the consular resorts of the Embassy at New Delhi and the Consulate General at Mumbai have been appointed. Persons living or travelling in India can address the Embassy Of The Netherlands in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai, depending on the resort jurisdiction.  Please click here to see the overview of information regarding the representative that you should contact.

VISA INFORMATION BULLETIN FOR ARUBA

1. Indian nationals, travelling to Aruba for tourism or other reasons, need to apply for a visitor’s visa. There is NO need for an airport transit visa: Indian nationals on their way to their final destination outside Aruba, staying in the transit zone of the airport on one of the islands for a maximum of 48 hours,  can do so without having a visa for Aruba. In case the applicant wishes to stay for more than 48 hours in Aruba a visitor’s visa is required.
   
2. The following persons do NOT require a visa for Aruba
   - Holders of a valid residence permit for The Netherlands Antilles or Aruba.
   - Holders of a valid residence permit for the United States of America, Canada and all Schengen Countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden).
   -  Children under the age of 12 (twelve ) travelling with their parents or legal guardian.
   -  Captains, crew members and passengers whose ship or airplane docks or lands in Aruba for maximum 48 hours, provided there is no threat or danger to national security and/or the public.
   - Those travelling aboard a cruise ship and visit Aruba as part of the Caribbean itinerary. 
   
3. Please note that all visa applications must be submitted to the competent authorities of Aruba. The authorities in return will inform the Embassy or Consulate General within 5 working days on the outcome of the applications. The Embassy and the Consulate General will then process the visa application within 72 hrs. 
   
4. Please note that a visa does not guarantee access to Aruba, since the final authorisation remains within the competence of the immigration officer at the border. It is advised to bring copies of  invitation letters and proof of sufficient financial means when travelling.
   
5. In principle all applicants have to apply in person. 
   
6. When an incomplete visa application is presented or the Embassy needs additional information to process the visa application, the applicant will receive a written request for additional information.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• A completed visa application form, duly signed by the applicant. 
• One passport photo (size: 5x4cm; dimension from head top till chin should be minimum 26mm and maximum 30mm and ear to ear should be minimum 20mm and maximum 24mm).
• A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay and with at least one blank   page to affix the visa.
• A confirmed airline reservation.

Additional to the basic requirements it is required to submit specific information regarding the purpose of the visit.

BUSINESS VISA

• Proof that applicant’s company is registered with the Chamber of Commerce. 
• A guarantee letter from inviting party.

TOURIST VISA

• Sufficient proof of financial means as indicated at question 33 of the visa application form; 
• A letter from the employer confirming applicant’s salary, function, years of employment as well as a job guarantee clause on return from Aruba; 
• A copy of hotel reservation.

SPORTS VISA

A guarantee letter from inviting sport club/organization, issued by the competent authorities of The Netherlands Antilles.

FAMILY* VISIT

A guarantee letter from family member(s).

*The definition of family can be used up until 3rd grade (cousins); anyone beyond this bloodline will be considered an acquaintance.

STUDIES NOT EXCEEDING 90 DAYS

An original admission letter.  

• A receipt of full payment cost of study. 
• A guarantee letter from sponsor or 
• A hotel / apartment reservation.

RELIGIOUS VISIT

A guarantee letter from inviting party.