Changes to the Procedure for Applying for Consular Products
ORANJESTAD - The Cabinet of the Governor of Aruba informs you that, starting October 1, 2025, it will be possible to schedule appointments for the months of January through March 2026 for submitting applications for consular products, such as Option or Naturalization, Visas, and National Passports.
The following procedure applies:
Step 1
Visit the information desk of the Consular Section during one of our regular walk-in consultations. During this visit, you will receive information and a list of all the documents you need for the application.
The walk-in consultation hours are:
- Monday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Step 2
Once you have all the required documents, as listed on the list you received, you can visit the Consular Section's walk-in consultation hours again. During this visit, the documents you have collected will be checked for completeness and validity.
Step 3
If all documents are in order, you can immediately schedule an appointment to submit the official application for the relevant product. Your appointment will be scheduled for the next available time slot.
