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How to get a Aruba visa from Swaziland
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Swazi passport holders travelling to Aruba.
Visa types & fees
1 visa option for travelling to Aruba.
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Swazi applicants need to provide.
- Duly filled and signed visa application form.
- Embarkation and Disembarkation card (ED-card) filled and signed where necessary.
- Your original Eswatini passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from Aruba. It should have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Minors are required to present an original birth certificate, as well as a letter of consent signed by their parents/legal guardians.
- Recent passport-sized photographs that meet the visa photo requirements.
- Non-Swazis will need to submit a valid residence permit.
- Flight reservation for Aruba and return ticket to Eswatini. A copy of your travel itinerary is also needed.
- Medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 that covers all emergencies during your stay in Aruba.
- Proof of financial sustenance in Aruba.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Documentation showing applicant’s status in Swaziland either as an employee, student or business owner.
- An introduction letter detailing the purpose and duration of travel.
- Visa applications cannot be processed at the consulate in Mbabane so you'll have to apply through the Netherlands embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Aruban tourist visa allows traveling to Aruba for purposes ranging from vacation, relaxation, visitation, health, sports, and business.
- With this visa, you can study but cannot take up any sort of employment while in Aruba.
- A valid return ticket to Swaziland is required as proof of intent to leave at the expiration of the visa.
- Non-Swazis are to provide a valid resident permit to show proof of home ties.
- Hotel reservation or an invitation letter from a host in Aruba is needed.
- This invitation letter must contain full details of your trip and should be accompanied by a valid means of identification of your host.
- You are required to show that you're financially capable of spending at least $150 daily if in Aruba for tourist and business purposes or at least $100 if you're staying with a family or friend. This proof could come in the form of a recent personal bank statement or a declaration of guarantee from your Aruban host.
- A valid medical and police report proving that you're not a threat to public order, public health, national security or international relations is necessary for the visa application.
- A valid insurance policy that covers the entire duration of your stay in Aruba is important.
- This visa is valid for a stay of 90 days but can be extended up to 180 days in a year.
- The visa is usually processed in 15 days.
- This visa costs €60 for applicants 12 years and above, €35 for children between 6-11 and is free for children under 6.
Where to apply
Aruba embassy & visa application centers in Swaziland.
Pretoria, South Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Aruba
Aruba has a near-perfect weather and it is almost always dry with less than 18 inches of rain per year. The rain showers mostly come at night and last for just a little while. Normal temperature is 84 degrees F, with trade winds blowing from the easterly direction with a speed of 15 knots, which makes it very pleasant. The temperatures in Aruba do not change dramatically.
Do they speak English in Aruba
Even though the oficial languages spoken in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento, English is also widely spoken. Spanish and Portueguese are spoken in Aruba as well.
What tourist locations can I visit in Aruba
Aruba is renowned for its white-sand beaches and great tourist attractions. Some of the places you should visit while in Aruba are Natural Pool (Conchi), California Lighthouse, Aruba Aloe Factory, Casibari Rock & Ayo Rock Formations, Aruba Ostrich Farm, Arikok National Farm, and Numismatic Museum.
How safe is Aruba for visit
Aruba is generally a very safe country at any time. Travelers are however advised to stay away from the area surrounding the Valero refinery on the southeast part of the island at night. Tourists rarely have any reason to be there so it shouldn't be an issue.