Aruba visa requirements for Kenyans

The Aruba tourist visa is issued to Kenyans who want to visit Aruba for tourism and leisure.

The visa allows tourists to stay in Aruba for a period of 30 days.

Tourists are required to fill an online ED (Embarkation-Disembarkation) card and get it signed.

The form serves as a permit for entry into Aruba. This card should be submitted to the immigration officer upon arrival in Aruba.

Kenyans filling for an Aruba tourist visa are to make their application at the Consulate of the Kingdom of Netherlands.

Applicants are to appear in person for their interview.

Kenyans travelling to Aruba for the purpose of visiting friends should submit a letter of invitation from their host.

Applicants should provide proof of financial sufficiency that can cover the duration of stay

Proof of hotel reservation/accommodation should be submitted by the applicant.

Applicants are to submit proof of incentive of returning to their home country.

Applicants are to provide proof of medical fitness which should include a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination.

Children below the age of 12 do not need a visa if they are travelling with their parent(s).

Note that the migration authorities at the port of entry have the authority to either accept or refuse admissions. Holding a valid visa to Aruba doesn’t guarantee entry. 

Kenyan Tourists who want to extend their stay cannot have an extension that goes beyond 180 days. They are also required to have a travel insurance that is valid for the duration of extended stay. 

Applicants are advised not to make non-refundable reservations or expenses until they confirm the outcome of their application.

A copy of the applicant's flight itinerary must be provided.

Applicants who have been invited by a host in Aruba should note that the letter of invitation is not a guarantee that the application will be granted.

The Aruba business visa is issued to Kenyans who intend to travel to Aruba for business purposes.

A Caribbean visa application form should be obtained and filled to be able to enter Aruba.

A letter from your host company stating their awareness, purpose and duration of your visit should be sent to the consulate.

The host company should attach a copy of their certificate of registration in Aruba to the letter.

The letter should state if the host company in Aruba would be financially responsible for the applicant’s expenses in Aruba or not.

For individuals that own private businesses, there should be a proof of business ownership and the location of the business establishment. Proof of tax payment for at least the past six months should also be included. 

Applicants who are employed would require their employer to submit a letter which states their awareness of your leave, duration and type of business to be carried out. The letter should be written on the company’s letter head.

Applicants are to provide proof of hotel reservation/accommodation for their duration of stay.

Proof of financial sufficiency for the period of stay should be submitted by applicant.

Applicants are required to provide a copy of travel itinerary.

Intending travelers must ensure that they follow the required vaccination procedures and produce a document of vaccination as proof.

Applicants should also have a written permit that shows that their presence in Aruba is allowed. 

If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. A notarized consent signed by both the minor’s parents should also be submitted.

Proof of payment of visa application fee is required from the applicant.

Proof of medical fitness should be submitted. This should also be attached with a proof of Yellow Fever vaccination by the applicant.