Aruba Retiree Residence Permit

Retired with guaranteed income:

You must be 55 years of age or older and have a guaranteed pension income, or a guaranteed annuity with an annual gross yield of at least Afl. 50,000 (US$27,778); or interest earnings from an investment fund in a recognized country, where the deposit has been maintained for two or more years and the yearly yield is at least Afl. 50,000 (US$27,778).

The income must originate from an authorized commercial bank in one of the following:

• The Kingdom of the Netherlands
• A member State or candidate Member State of the OECD
• A member state of UNASUR
• A member state of CARICOM
• A country with which the EU has an economic cooperation or association agreement within the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership

Retired or interest-rate earner without guaranteed income:

You must be an adult (18+) and be able to prove either an annual income of Afl. 100,000 (US$55,556) from assets held as bank balances or investments at qualifying banks; or yearly rental income of Afl. 100,000 (US$55,556) from real estate located in any of the jurisdictions listed above (Kingdom of the Netherlands, OECD members or candidates, UNASUR, CARICOM, or Euro-Med partner countries).

Non-working condition and work permit:

This residence permit does not allow paid employment. If you intend to work, you must obtain a separate work permit during the licensed period.

Permit duration and renewals:

The initial permit is granted for one year. It is renewable annually, provided you continue to meet all applicable conditions. For guaranteed-income applicants, the permit duration is tied to the guaranteed income but is always issued in one-year increments.

Documentation:

Prepare the following for application and renewal, as applicable:

• Form B
• Statement of income
• Bank account statement evidencing the required average yearly income
• Legal documentation for first-time applications