Aruba

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Aruba is an autonomous overseas region of the Netherlands that gained independence from Netherlands Antilles in 1986. The territory is located along with Bonaire and Curacao in the Leeward Antilles region of the southern Caribbean. Aruba poses no particular security concerns for investors although seasonal climatic extremes may cause periodic disruption and damage.

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Travellers are advised to consult a travel health specialist or general practitioner (GP) to obtain the latest information with regards to what vaccinations are recommended about 4-8 weeks prior to departing Aruba. The following vaccinations are recommended: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B (if longer than 6 months), Measles (if not previously given) and Tetanus-Diphtheria.

Certificate of yellow fever is required if arriving within five days from, or transiting in, an infected area.

Travel Diarrhea is the most common travel-related medical problem. Take all the necessary precautions when drinking water or eating food within the country. Only drink water from sealed bottles. It is advisable to bring anti-diarrhae medication and O.R.S. to prevent dehydration.

Check the World Health Organisation website (www.who.int) for up-to-date information on disease outbreaks.

The medical facilities are good on Aruba. There are two hospitals on the island, but they are relatively small. In a case of a life-threatening situation air evacuation to a state-of-the-art hospital is required. Hospitals have generally speaking three different classes. The supply of medications is good (imported from the US and Europe). In any case, prior consultation from a health expert or medical practitioner should be sought before taking any pharmaceuticals. For an ambulance on Aruba call 821234. Emergency services normally respond quickly.

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Aruba is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and belongs together with Bonaire and Curacao to the ABC islands. Bonaire and Curacao, together with Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten and Saba, belong to Kingdom of the Netherlands as well, but do not have the same autonomous status as Aruba.

A valid passport is required for entry into the Aruba. Passports must be valid for six months.

Visum

People with a valid residence permit from the following countries do not need a visa for Aruba for visits less than three months:

Andorra, El Salvador, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Antigua and Barbuda, Estonia, South Korea, Argentina, Finland, Malaysia, Spain, Australia, France, Malta, St. Kitts-Nevis, Austria, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, Bahamas, Greece, Monaco, Switzerland, Barbados, Guatemala, New Zealand, U.S.A., Belgium, Honduras, Nicaragua, United Kingdom, Brazil, Hong Kong, Norway, Uruguay, Brunei, Hungary, Panama, Vatican City, Bulgaria, Iceland, Paraguay, Venezuela, Canada Ireland, Poland, Chile, Israel, Portugal, Costa Rica, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Japan, San Marino, Cyprus, Latvia Seychelles, Czech Republic, Liechtenstein, Singapore, Denmark, Lithuania, and Slovak Republic.

Nationals from all other countries do need visa. Applications for a visa need to be made through the Kingdom of the Netherlands.