United Arab EmiratesAruba: Visa-free

United Arab EmiratesAruba

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Aruba?

Visa-free

No. United Arab Emirates passport holders do not need a visa to visit Aruba for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: netherlandsworldwide.nl (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance12,713 km, straight line (~15h 27m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Aruba130 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting United Arab Emirates: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for United Arab Emirates passport holders

See all United Arab Emirates destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Aruba?

No. United Arab Emirates passport holders do not need a visa to visit Aruba for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can United Arab Emirates citizens stay in Aruba without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Aruba from United Arab Emirates?

About 12,713 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 27m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Aruba?

Aruban florin (AWG).

What is the emergency number in Aruba?

911.

What time zone is Aruba in?

Aruba (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Oranjestad?

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Aruba without a visa?

130 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Aruba visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest. It shares maritime borders with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. In 2024, the UAE had an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion. Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.

CapitalAbu Dhabi

RegionWestern Asia

Population11.5M

Area83,600 km²

CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham (1 USD ≈ 3.67 AED)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+971

Drives on theright

TimezoneDubai (UTC+4)

Nearest airportZayed International Airport (AUH), 28 km

Emergency number112 / 997 / 998 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$50,274 (2024)

Tourist arrivals8.1M (2020)

Climate in Abu Dhabi

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Abu Dhabi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.8°C	16.9°C	69mm	297h
February	24.2°C	17.6°C	3mm	298h
March	27.7°C	19.9°C	7mm	317h
April	34°C	24.6°C	3mm	303h
May	36.6°C	27.6°C	0mm	374h
June	37.8°C	30.4°C	0mm	370h
July	40.8°C	32.3°C	0mm	351h
August	38.9°C	32.6°C	0mm	336h
September	39.2°C	28.9°C	0mm	337h
October	34.1°C	26.5°C	0mm	337h
November	30°C	23.2°C	0mm	300h
December	25.4°C	19.8°C	0mm	308h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The United Arab Emirates or simply the Emirates is a country rich in history and culture at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Boasting attractions ranging from the glittering and cosmopolitan cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to the vast and unforgiving desert landscapes of the Empty Quarter, it makes an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
Jabal Al Fayah
Wadi Wurayah

Full source list on About.

About Aruba

Aruba, officially the Country of Aruba, is an island constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the southern Caribbean Sea 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of the Venezuelan peninsula of Paraguaná and 80 kilometres (50 mi) north-west of Curaçao. In 1986, Aruba became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and acquired the official name.

CapitalOranjestad

RegionCaribbean

Population108.8K

Area180 km²

CurrencyAruban florin (1 USD ≈ 1.79 AWG)

LanguagesDutch, Papiamento

Calling code+297

Drives on theright

TimezoneAruba (UTC-4)

Nearest airportQueen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), 2 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$38,591 (2024)

Tourist arrivals2M (2019)

Climate in Oranjestad

Warmest September, coolest February, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Oranjestad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.7°C	25.1°C	36mm	342h
February	28.8°C	25°C	27mm	336h
March	29.2°C	25.1°C	20mm	363h
April	30°C	26°C	11mm	353h
May	30.5°C	26.3°C	5mm	373h
June	30.4°C	26.4°C	30mm	364h
July	30.6°C	26.8°C	35mm	368h
August	31°C	27°C	64mm	359h
September	31.7°C	27.4°C	38mm	334h
October	30.9°C	26.9°C	72mm	314h
November	28.9°C	25.7°C	149mm	299h
December	28.6°C	25.7°C	49mm	340h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Aruba is a desert Caribbean island, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Located off the coast of Venezuela, this flat, river-less island is renowned for its white sand beaches. Along with its neighboring Dutch islands of Bonaire and Curaçao, it forms the ABC Islands.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

Full source list on About.