Pathway

Aruba Independent-Means Residence

Aruba Residency

Last updated September 28, 2026

Pathway overview

At a glance

Adults with at least AWG 100,000 a year from qualifying assets or rental income may seek a one-year residence permit that does not allow paid work.

Type: Temporary residence, normally one year
Age: At least 18
Income: At least AWG 100,000 per year
Sources: Qualifying assets or eligible rental income
Work: Paid work is not permitted
Decision: DIMAS approval and renewal required

Summary

Aruba offers a temporary residence permit to adults living from qualifying assets or rental income. The published amount is at least AWG 100,000 a year, and the permit does not authorize paid work.

Eligibility

DIMAS lists income from a qualifying bank balance or investments, or eligible rental property, with source and location restrictions. You must be at least 18. The government asks for income and bank evidence, plus its standard first-application records. Check the source rules rather than treating an account balance or property price as sufficient on its own.

What This Route Allows

The permit allows a one-year stay and can be renewed if the conditions continue to be met.

What This Route Is Not

It is not a work permit, permanent residence, or an automatic right arising from owning property. The AWG 100,000 figure is annual qualifying income, not an investment amount.