I think there is a lot of misinformation on length of stay depending on websites. I have seen that you stay only 180 days a year and only 180 consecutive days. DIMAS doesn't have their info current. Their site actually says they are updating info after changes decided on in December. I know a couple who are not residents who are in Aruba for 4 months in the winter, two in the fall and two in the spring. That is more than 180 days. But then again, they might not be there as long as they claim.