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Raeleigha · 08-17-2011, 04:40 PM

Hi all! New to the forum here and just have a few inquiries. My long term boyfriend has Dutch/Canadian citizenship and has some distant family in Aruba. We've talked about moving there in the future. From what I've read so far its definitely not easy!

Wondering if I would have to be married to my boyfriend to be able to share the benefits of his Dutch citizenship? Or would I have to try and apply for my own work permit?

Also curious how the restaurant and bar industry is out there? I currently work as a bartender in a night club, and my boyfriend has extensive experience managing restaurants. I also have over 5 years experience in commercial and residential trades painting (had my own company right out of high school), is there much construction there?

Look forward to hearing your input! Thank you!

*Andrea J.* · 08-17-2011, 05:14 PM

http://www.arubachamber.com/relocation.htm

It is almost impossible if you are not an Aruban or Dutch citizen. Knowing Dutch, Spanish, Papiamento and English are usually the requirements.

Raeleigha · 08-17-2011, 05:18 PM

So if we were married it wouldn't make a difference?

*Andrea J.* · 08-17-2011, 05:20 PM

contact aruba immigration

i really have no idea.
i do know non aruban work permits are very difficult to come by.
as are full time residency permits.

luvsun · 08-17-2011, 05:29 PM

Work permits are very hard to get. We did get ours, now we are waiting for the temporary residency papers. Its been a long long process..! But we are almost there.

Raeleigha · 08-17-2011, 05:35 PM

I'll contact immigrations about being married to a Dutch citizen, thanks!
luvsun, congrats! Yes from what I've read so far it's very difficult indeed!

Is it possible to be sponsored by a business to work and stay there? As I mentioned my other half has family there, one of them he knows of has their own business.

luvsun · 08-17-2011, 05:38 PM

That helps having the family member. Since we are American we needed a Arubian partner to start a corporation for our business.
I have no idea if being married to your boyfriend makes a difference?

Thanks for the congrats, its been a long draged out nightmare!!

Raeleigha · 08-17-2011, 06:17 PM

Good for you for going through the process! It's well worth it in the end I bet though.

Maybe I'll get the boyfriend to contact his family there and see if they can give us some help about it! Thanks for your reply.

Raeleigha · 08-24-2011, 05:11 PM

I couldn't seem to find a contact for immigrations (links are broken on some pages) to ask about marriage into Dutch citizenship. Does anyone have an e-mail contact I could have to inquire about it?

Thanks!

aquaman · 08-24-2011, 05:34 PM

Hi

The Dutch Embassy in Ottawa handles certain matters for Canadians on behalf on Aruba. Might be worth a call or email

A

08-17-2011, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Raeleigha Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 8	A few questions from Canada! Hi all! New to the forum here and just have a few inquiries. My long term boyfriend has Dutch/Canadian citizenship and has some distant family in Aruba. We've talked about moving there in the future. From what I've read so far its definitely not easy! Wondering if I would have to be married to my boyfriend to be able to share the benefits of his Dutch citizenship? Or would I have to try and apply for my own work permit? Also curious how the restaurant and bar industry is out there? I currently work as a bartender in a night club, and my boyfriend has extensive experience managing restaurants. I also have over 5 years experience in commercial and residential trades painting (had my own company right out of high school), is there much construction there? Look forward to hearing your input! Thank you! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	contact aruba immigration i really have no idea. i do know non aruban work permits are very difficult to come by. as are full time residency permits. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 393	Work permits are very hard to get. We did get ours, now we are waiting for the temporary residency papers. Its been a long long process..! But we are almost there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-17-2011, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Raeleigha Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 8	I'll contact immigrations about being married to a Dutch citizen, thanks! luvsun, congrats! Yes from what I've read so far it's very difficult indeed! Is it possible to be sponsored by a business to work and stay there? As I mentioned my other half has family there, one of them he knows of has their own business. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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luvsun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: our back veranda... Posts: 393	That helps having the family member. Since we are American we needed a Arubian partner to start a corporation for our business. I have no idea if being married to your boyfriend makes a difference? Thanks for the congrats, its been a long draged out nightmare!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-17-2011, 06:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Raeleigha Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 8	Good for you for going through the process! It's well worth it in the end I bet though. Maybe I'll get the boyfriend to contact his family there and see if they can give us some help about it! Thanks for your reply. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-24-2011, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Raeleigha Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 8	I couldn't seem to find a contact for immigrations (links are broken on some pages) to ask about marriage into Dutch citizenship. Does anyone have an e-mail contact I could have to inquire about it? Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-24-2011, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
aquaman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Zeerovers, San Nicolaas, Malmok, Arashi Posts: 212 Images: 3	Fyi Hi The Dutch Embassy in Ottawa handles certain matters for Canadians on behalf on Aruba. Might be worth a call or email A Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook