In this guide
- Do Aruban citizens need a visa for Dubai?
- Dubai visa for Aruban citizens at a glance
- Extension fees for Aruban citizens
- Which visa should you choose?
- Arriving in Dubai on an Aruban passport
- Staying longer than your entry permit
- Paying from Aruba
- Contacting us from Oranjestad
- How to apply for an extension
Do Aruban citizens need a visa for Dubai?
People from Aruba usually travel on a Dutch passport, so Netherlands's UAE entry rules apply.
Aruba is on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-free list. Aruban citizens get an entry permit stamped at the airport on arrival, with no application before travel.
How long the entry permit lets you stay depends on your nationality, so check with ICP or your airline before you fly. If you need to stay longer, you can apply for an extension inside the UAE.
Because no visa is needed for a normal visit, what Dubai Tour Visa arranges for Aruba passports is more time: if you want to stay longer than your entry permit allows, we can apply for an inside-country extension or an airport-to-airport (A2A) visa change before your permitted stay ends.
Entry rules are based on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa exemption list, checked on 21 October 2026. Rules can change, so confirm with ICP or your airline before you travel. MOFA list · ICP
Dubai visa for Aruban citizens at a glance
| Visa needed before travel? | Visa-free entry |
|---|---|
| Visa on arrival | Yes, entry permit on arrival |
| Cheapest visa | 48 Hours Visa, USD 86 |
| Visa types we process | Tourist Visa, Transit Visa, Business Visa, Visa Extension and Freelancer Visa |
| Length of stay options | 30 Days, 60 Days, 48 Hours, 96 Hours, 14 Days or 2 Year |
| Multiple entry available | Yes |
| Processing time | 3 - 4 Days or 10-15 Days |
| Extension inside the UAE | Yes, from USD 330 |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months from arrival |
| How to apply | Online, no embassy visit |
| Time difference with Oranjestad | Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Oranjestad |
| Local currency | AWG |
Extension fees for Aruban citizens
| Visa | Stay | Processing | Visa fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Days Visa Single Entry | 30 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 100 | USD 160 |
| 30 Days Visa Multiple Entry | 30 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 250 | USD 300 |
| 60 Days Visa Single Entry | 60 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 170 | USD 220 |
| 60 Days Visa Multiple Entry | 60 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 280 | USD 330 |
| 48 Hours Visa Single Entry | 48 Hours | 3 - 4 Days | USD 60 | USD 86 |
| 96 Hours Visa Single Entry | 96 Hours | 3 - 4 Days | USD 80 | USD 95 |
| 14 Days Visa Single Entry | 14 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 120 | USD 170 |
| 30 Days Inside Visa Extension Single Entry | 30 Days | Same Day | USD 280 | USD 330 |
| 60 Days Inside A2A Visa Extension Single Entry | 60 Days | Same Day | USD 450 | USD 500 |
| 30 Days Inside A2A Visa Extension Single Entry | 30 Days | Same Day | USD 450 | USD 470 |
| 2 Year Freelancer Visa Multiple Entry | 2 Year | 10-15 Days | USD 2,700 | USD 3,300 |
The total includes the visa fee and our processing fee and is charged in US dollars. If your card is in AWG, your bank sets the exchange rate and any card fees.
Which Dubai visa should Aruban travellers choose?
| Your trip | Best visa | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday or family visit of up to 30 days The lowest-cost way to visit Dubai once. |
30 Days Visa (Single Entry) | USD 160 |
| Longer stay of up to 60 days Costs less than extending a 30-day visa later. |
60 Days Visa (Single Entry) | USD 220 |
| Several trips in and out of the UAE Lets you leave and come back while the visa is valid, for example a side trip to Oman. |
30 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) | USD 300 |
| Stopover in Dubai between flights For a short break on the way to another country. |
48 Hours Visa (Single Entry) | USD 86 |
| Meetings, conferences or trade shows For business visits, not paid work. |
14 Days Visa (Single Entry) | USD 170 |
| Already in the UAE and need more time Apply before your current visa or entry permit expires. |
30 Days Inside Visa Extension (Single Entry) | USD 330 |
| Freelance work based in the UAE A long-term visa with its own requirements; we'll guide you. |
2 Year Freelancer Visa (Multiple Entry) | USD 3,300 |
Arriving in Dubai on an Aruban passport
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
- Have your return or onward ticket and your hotel booking or host's address ready, as officers can ask.
- Check how many days your entry permit allows and note your last day.
- If you plan to stay longer, apply for an extension before that day to avoid overstay fines.
Staying longer than your entry permit
You can extend before your entry permit runs out — from inside the UAE, or with a same-day airport-to-airport (A2A) change. We offer the 30 Days Inside Visa Extension (USD 330, Same day), 60 Days Inside A2A Visa Extension (USD 500, Same day) and 30 Days Inside A2A Visa Extension (USD 470, Same day).
Paying from Aruba
All our prices are in US dollars (USD). If your card is in AWG, your bank converts the amount and may add a foreign transaction fee, so the final charge in AWG depends on your bank's rate.
Contacting us from Oranjestad
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Oranjestad.
Our Dubai office is open 10am to 10pm, seven days a week — that is 2am to 2pm in Oranjestad. Messages sent outside those hours are answered when we open.
How to apply for an extension
- Make sure you are still within your permitted stay — extensions must be applied for before it ends.
- Pick the extension that suits you from the options on this page and press “Apply Dubai Visa”.
- Upload your passport scan, photo and current visa or entry stamp.
- Pay online; we submit the extension and keep you updated until it is approved.
A visa approval does not guarantee entry: the final decision is made by UAE immigration on arrival. Fees, processing times and entry rules can change — the price shown at checkout is the one that applies.
