Aruba Digital Nomad Visa
The One Happy Workation program for US citizens: work remotely from the island for up to 90 days with zero tax and no minimum income.
Aruba offers a digital nomad option through its One Happy Workation program. It is open to US citizens only: you need to be employed or self-employed outside Aruba and select "One Happy Workation" in the online ED card on entry. You can stay on the island for up to 90 days.
Visa requirements
The program is available to US citizens only. No separate visa is required: you need to be employed or self-employed outside Aruba and select "One Happy Workation" as your purpose of travel in the online ED card. Stays of up to 90 days are allowed. There is no minimum income, and no Aruban tax is paid on income under the program.
Cost of living
A family of four spends about $4,200 a month excluding rent. A single person needs about $1,200 excluding rent. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs about $1,100.
We confirm exact conditions and documents for your situation on a free consultation.
How to join the program
- Complete Aruba's online ED card no earlier than 7 days before travel; it is mandatory for all travellers.
- Select One Happy Workation as the purpose of travel.
- Give your accommodation for the whole stay.
- Carry proof of work outside Aruba.
There are no fees for the program and confirmation is instant.
We will check online whether your income is enough with your family included and calculate the visa cost for each member.
Restrictions
- US citizens with a valid passport only.
- Working for Aruban employers or clients is not allowed.
- The stay is up to 90 days; it is not a residence permit.
If you are not a US citizen: residence permits
| Ground | Main condition |
|---|---|
| Retiree aged 55+ | guaranteed income of at least AWG 50,000 a year, ~$28,000 |
| Person of independent means | income from capital or deposits of at least AWG 100,000 a year, ~$55,900 |
| Property owner | buying a home in Aruba, in practice from $200,000 |
Permits are issued by Aruba's immigration service (DIMAS) for 1 year and renewed annually. They do not allow local employment. Residents must join Aruba's general health insurance (AZV).
Documents for a residence permit
- Passport and apostilled birth certificate.
- Police clearance no older than 2 months.
- Bank references and proof of income.
- Home and work addresses for the last 10 years.
- A statement of why you are moving to Aruba.
Cost by item in 2026
- sustainability fee on entry - $20 per person aged 8 and over, once per calendar year, paid with the electronic embarkation card;
- travel health insurance - at the insurer's rate;
- housing - about $1,100 a month for a one-bedroom apartment in the centre;
- for a residence permit - migration service fees, apostilles and document translations, and contributions to Aruba's general health insurance.
Our manager will calculate the cost of our support in the chat and confirm it in writing.
Residence permit timelines and common refusals
Aruba's migration service usually decides a residence application 2-4 months after receiving a complete file. The permit is issued for a year and renewed annually. Applications are most often returned or refused when the police certificate is older than 2 months, income is not proven for the full threshold or the form lacks addresses for all 10 years.
What changed in 2025-2026
Since 1 July 2024 everyone flying into Aruba has paid a $20 sustainability fee, and since 6 December 2024 it has been mandatory for every traveller aged 8 and over. Since 1 January 2026 pensioners aged 65 and over pay no general health insurance contribution on the first 30,000 florins of annual income, about $16,800.
Comparison with neighbouring programmes
| Country | Open to | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba | US citizens only | up to 90 days |
| Barbados | employees and owners of foreign companies earning from $50,000 a year | up to 12 months, renewable |
| Curaçao | people working for a company outside the island | up to 6 months plus 6 more |
| Antigua and Barbuda | remote workers earning from $50,000 a year | up to 2 years |
If you are not a US citizen, Barbados or Antigua is more convenient for remote work in the Caribbean, while Aruba remains an option for relocating on a residence permit.
What we do
For US citizens we check the program conditions and plan the trip. For everyone else we choose a residence ground, prepare documents and support the application and renewals. We quote the fee after a free consultation and fix it in writing. Dollar amounts at the florin peg of 1.79 per dollar, rounded up.
Benefits of Aruba's program
No Aruban tax
A stay of up to 90 days does not make you tax resident in Aruba; tax is paid only at home.
No minimum income
The program sets no income threshold for applicants.
Minimal paperwork
US citizens do not need a separate visa - just mark "One Happy Workation" in the online ED card on entry.
FAQ
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Services
Murblz services in Aruba
A passport or residence permit opens the door, but life behind it is awkward without a bank account and a roof over your head. Murblz specialists help with the account, property and company in the same country. The quote is fixed in writing before work starts.
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Working remotely and looking at Aruba?
We check whether Aruba's remote work program fits your case and arrange the entry. If you do not hold a US passport, we find a nomad visa elsewhere in the Caribbean.
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