What are the rules on retiring in Aruba?

[garyiryna]

Please, what are the rules for anyone wishing to retire and live in Aruba? How much income do you need? will they check every year if you have so much money in your bank? will you need to show proof every year? if so, how long does this go on for?

In general, has anyone been through this, or got any advise?

[lizzardo]

My advise to not to become a resident here. Others can tell you what the rules are but you're life will be much better w/o having to deal w/ all the different government orgs.

[qlaval]

• Permanent Residence Permit

When requesting a residence-permit without a working permit, one must submit:

1. bank references indicating that the applicant is financially self-supporting or any other proof that he/she will not become a financial burden to the local government or community
2. the home and business addresses for the last ten years
3. the reasons for wanting to reside in Aruba
4. police-clearance (good conduct-paper, not older than 2 months)

Persons desiring a permanent residence-permit must be in possession of:

1. a passport valid for Aruba
2. three passport photographs of true likeness
3. a valid vaccination certificate for smallpox, not more than three years old
4. a medical declaration that the holder is not suffering from any contagious disease or mental sickness, issued within 30 days before the trip started
5. a proof of payment of the required legal fee

[Sgroi135]

Originally Posted by qlaval

• Permanent Residence Permit

When requesting a residence-permit without a working permit, one must submit:

1. bank references indicating that the applicant is financially self-supporting or any other proof that he/she will not become a financial burden to the local government or community
2. the home and business addresses for the last ten years
3. the reasons for wanting to reside in Aruba
4. police-clearance (good conduct-paper, not older than 2 months)

Persons desiring a permanent residence-permit must be in possession of:

1. a passport valid for Aruba
2. three passport photographs of true likeness
3. a valid vaccination certificate for smallpox, not more than three years old
4. a medical declaration that the holder is not suffering from any contagious disease or mental sickness, issued within 30 days before the trip started
5. a proof of payment of the required legal fee

Wow....
I wish the US would use the same standards!!!

[Andrea J.]

i am wondering what comes under the category of "mental sickness" ?
wondering if folks could be denied residency due to:
mental / intellectual impairment disability?
depression?
bipolar?
anxiety disorders?
adhd
add
all of these fall in the line as some type of "mental illness"

imo and right now i feel that this mental illness "category" is not quite appropriate.
unless they are referring to folks that are criminally insane or something similar?
andrea




"a medical declaration that the holder is not suffering from any contagious disease or mental sickness, issued within 30 days before the trip started "

[Sgroi135]

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

i am wondering what comes under the category of "mental sickness" ?
wondering if folks could be denied residency due to:
mental / intellectual impairment disability?
depression?
bipolar?
anxiety disorders?
adhd
add
all of these fall in the line as some type of "mental illness"

imo and right now i feel that this mental illness "category" is not quite appropriate.
unless they are referring to folks that are criminally insane or something similar?
andrea




"a medical declaration that the holder is not suffering from any contagious disease or mental sickness, issued within 30 days before the trip started "

I would hope that they mean. Like people who would likely be hospitalized. I would hope that people that have some sort of disorder that is controllable would be ok.

It seems that they are making it clear, that if you will not be a productive part of society then you should not come there.

[ITIE]

Originally Posted by lizzardo

My advise to not to become a resident here. Others can tell you what the rules are but you're life will be much better w/o having to deal w/ all the different government orgs.

Lizzardo,

why are you so against becoming residents in Aruba? Granted that the burocracy is the same all over the world and Aruba is not different. You have been there for the last 4 years, is it so bad? Can you pls give us the good points and the bad ones about living in the sun?

Thank you

[lizzardo]

I'm really really busy right now with a family crisis. But I will just say
this. If you are not a resident - you don't have to worry about
any of the Aruban governments and what you have to do to live
here. Everything is in dutch and getting answers to questions
is not easy sometimes. Most of the time - you have to go in
person to the different places and deal w/ waiting, etc.

If you are living here 6 months out of the year - you don't have
to worry about all of it. Just makes life simplier.

I love living in Aruba - it's a great place. Can't say enough
good things about living here.

[csc33]

I was just browsing through this section and saw about a permit to live in Aruba? My grandparents are moving to Aruba for only 6 months out of the year from Indiana. Would they need a permit or just a passport? Or is the permit just for permanent residents? I mean they are looking at purchasing a place, but only will live in Aruba for 6 months out of the year. Appreciate any advice on this, thanks.

[lizzardo]

It's my understanding that if you live in Aruba for 6 months out of the year you do not need to apply for a residency permit. Especially since they own a place in the US. I know many people who do it this way.

The only thing I would suggest is for them to look into getting international medical insurance in case something happens to them on the island.