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Aruba Temporary Residence - Live-In Domestic Employee

8 facts quoted from the official source

For a live-in domestic employee sponsored by a qualifying household that meets the income and accommodation requirements.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Live In Domestic Employment RequiredThe route is for live-in household staff.
  • Sponsor Income Awg Annual MinThe sponsor must have gross annual income of at least AWG 50,000.
  • Suitable Private Room RequiredThe sponsor must provide the prescribed suitable room and living conditions.
  • Worker Age Max First ApplicationFor a first request, the domestic worker must not be older than 55.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe sponsor of live-in domestic staff must have gross annual income of at least AWG 50,000.
  • Family members coveredA live-in domestic employee cannot use family reunification.
  • Official source basisThe sponsor of live-in domestic staff must have gross annual income of at least AWG 50,000.
  • Report summaryThe sponsor of live-in domestic staff must have gross annual income of at least AWG 50,000.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Family members coveredA live-in domestic employee cannot use family reunification.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Aruba?
The official source states: For a live-in domestic employee sponsored by a qualifying household that meets the income and accommodation requirements.

Every answer is quoted from the official dimasaruba.aw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official source of the governing body dimasaruba.awLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Aruba government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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