Pathway

Aruba Retiree Residence

Aruba Residency

Last updated September 28, 2026

Pathway overview

At a glance

People aged 55 or older with qualifying retirement income may seek a renewable Aruba residence permit without work rights.

Type: Temporary residence, normally one year
Age: At least 55
Income: Qualifying pension, annuity, or investment interest
Amount: AWG 50,000 annual yield applies to stated annuity and interest options
Work: Paid work is not permitted
Decision: DIMAS approval and renewal required

Summary

Aruba has a temporary residence permit for retirees who can document qualifying income. DIMAS says the applicant must be at least 55 and that the permit does not authorize paid work.

Eligibility

DIMAS describes guaranteed pension income, an annuity with an annual gross yield of at least AWG 50,000, or at least AWG 50,000 a year in interest from qualifying funds held for two years. The official page does not clearly attach that numeric floor to every form of pension, so confirm the current pension-income test before relying on it. Income-source and bank-location rules matter, as do the application checklist and financial records.

What This Route Allows

The permit allows temporary residence, normally for one year at a time, with renewal subject to continued qualification.

What This Route Is Not

It does not permit paid work in Aruba or grant permanent residence or Dutch citizenship. A plan to retire without qualifying income evidence is an exploratory possibility, not a completed application.

Next Steps

Confirm which published income branch applies to you with DIMAS.
Gather pension, annuity, or investment-interest records and the current checklist.
Apply for the temporary permit and renew it before expiry.