About the Aruba Digital Nomad Visa
Aruba offers the One Happy Workation Program for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Aruba for Up to 90 days (maximum stay); extendable once up to 180 days total. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Aruba treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No formal minimum income requirement. Applicants must show proof of sufficient funds to support themselves. Must be employed by or own a business registered outside Aruba.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (duration of stay)
- Completed online ED card
- Proof of accommodation (hotel/villa booking as part of One Happy Workation package)
- Proof of employment outside Aruba or business registration
- Health insurance (recommended, not always mandatory)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if traveling from high-risk country)
- Return ticket.
How to Apply for the Aruba DNV
Processing time: Instant to a few days (US nationals complete ED card online; no formal visa application)
- 1Confirm eligibility (primarily open to US nationals; other nationalities check Aruba entry requirements).
- 2Book a participating accommodation offering the One Happy Workation package.
- 3Complete the online Embarkation and Disembarkation (ED) card at ed.aruba.com, selecting "One Happy Workation" as purpose of visit.
- 4Pay any applicable entry taxes ($20 airport fee, effective July 2024, applies once per year).
- 5Travel to Aruba. Enjoy remote work for up to 90 days.
Application fees: No fee for US nationals (select "One Happy Workation" on the online ED card). Non-US nationals may face fees depending on their nationality — check with Aruban consulate.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Up to 90 days (maximum stay); extendable once up to 180 days total.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Aruba
No local income tax for non-residents. Digital nomads are not registered as Aruba residents, so foreign-sourced income is not taxed in Aruba during their stay.