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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Aruba. Fee: EUR 64 (~USD 74.43). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Constituent country of Kingdom of Netherlands. Nigerians require Aruba visa (separate from Schengen). Fee: EUR 64 (~NGN 95,500). Caribbean visa applies, distinct from Dutch Schengen.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (Aruba Tourist Visa); Business Visa; Caribbean Visa (also valid for Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Maarten); Transit. Holders of valid multi-entry Schengen/US/UK/Canada visa get visa-free entry up to 30 days.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: up to 6 months. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable to 180/year). ED-Card mandatory.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application via Dutch embassy/VFS; Photo (Schengen-spec); Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance; Employment letter; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); ED-Card (online entry form before travel); For Schengen-holder route: copy of valid multi-entry visa.
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Constituent country of Kingdom of Netherlands. Nigerians require Aruba visa (separate from Schengen). Fee: EUR 64 (~NGN 95,500). Caribbean visa applies, distinct from Dutch Schengen.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Better outcome via existing Schengen/US visa (visa-free); (2) Caribbean travel cost concerns post-Naira devaluation; (3) Migration intent (Caribbean to onward); (4) Limited direct connectivity from Nigeria; (5) Weak tourism purpose justification; (6) 419 financial documentation scrutiny.
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