Aruba (country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) · study

Student Temporary Residence Permit

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 29 June 2026

DIMAS temporary residence route for adults studying full-time at a recognised educational institution in Aruba.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyTemporary residence for the approved study period, as granted by DIMAS.

Processing time: Submit the DIMAS student residence application with proof of enrolment, education declaration, solvency or guarantor evidence, housing, judicial documentation and private insurance.
Government fees: Confirm current DIMAS student residence fees in the official application channel before filing.
Typical duration: Temporary residence for the approved study period, as granted by DIMAS.
Sponsorship required: Yes
Leads to permanent residency: No

Reviewed 29 June 2026Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗

Overview

DIMAS says a student needs a temporary residence permit to study in Aruba and may gain work experience as a trainee, but does not have permission for paid work. Eligibility requires being 18 or older, being solvent or having a school or third person as guarantor, and attending full-day study at a recognised institution listed by DIMAS.

Additional sources

Primary source
DIMAS Aruba - Living ↗ · Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS)
Link last verified: 29 June 2026
Primary source
DIMAS Aruba ↗ · Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS)
Link last verified: 29 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

✓The applicant is 18 years or older.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
✓The applicant is solvent or has the school or another person as guarantor.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
✓The applicant follows full-day study at an educational institution recognised on the DIMAS page.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗

Common blockers

!The applicant plans paid work alongside study.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
!The study is not full-day study at a recognised institution.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
!Solvency, guarantor, insurance, housing or enrolment evidence is missing.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
!The applicant starts work or residence activity before receiving the required Aruba residence or work-and-residence permission.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
!The applicant uses a visitor stay for a purpose that DIMAS treats as work, study, family residence or another residence category.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
!The application is filed without the DIMAS checklist documents or required third-party statements for the selected route.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗

Typical evidence

·Rental agreement or confirmation of appropriate housing.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
·Judicial documentation.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
·Certificate of registration.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
·Declaration from the education institute.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
·Student solvency proof or guarantor evidence.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗
·Private insurance proof for the study period.Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) ↗

Application pathway

Check the route fit
Confirm the school and study format fit the DIMAS student conditions.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare housing, judicial, enrolment, education, solvency and insurance evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the student temporary residence application to DIMAS.
After approval
Do not perform paid work unless a separate permission allows it.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

Official guidanceApplicant
Read DIMAS student residence guidance ↗
Use this official DIMAS Aruba source to confirm the current category, checklist, forms, appointment process and supporting documents before filing.
Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) · verified 29 June 2026
Official guidanceApplicant
Open DIMAS living category ↗
Use this official DIMAS Aruba source to confirm the current category, checklist, forms, appointment process and supporting documents before filing.
Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) · verified 29 June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Can a student residence holder do paid work in Aruba?+

DIMAS says the student temporary residence permit does not give permission to perform paid work.

What age does DIMAS list for student eligibility?+

The DIMAS student page lists legal age, 18 years and above, as a condition.

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