Passport renewal in Aruba
Renewing an Aruban passport involves submitting an application to the Civil Registry, as Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The process requires providing current identification and updated biometric data to ensure the new travel document complies with international security standards.
It is generally recommended to initiate the renewal process at least 6 to 8 weeks before planned travel. This accounts for potential processing delays and the time required to secure an appointment at the Civil Registry.
Start 45 days ahead
Processing times can fluctuate based on administrative volume and the issuance of biometric chips.
The process
- 1Schedule an appointment through the official government portal or by contacting the Civil Registry office directly.
- 2Complete the passport application form provided by the Civil Registry.
- 3Attend the appointment in person to submit the application and have biometric data (photo and fingerprints) captured.
- 4Pay the applicable fees at the office during the application appointment.
- 5Collect the new passport once the office provides notification that the document is ready for pickup.
What to bring
- Current or expiring passport
- Valid identification card (ID-card)
- Proof of payment for the application fee
- Completed application form
Who handles it
Directie Burgerlijke Stand en Bevolkingsregister (Department of Civil Registry and Population)
Fees are set by the Aruban government and vary depending on the age of the applicant and the validity period of the passport; these should be confirmed directly with the Civil Registry at the time of application.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure that the name on the application exactly matches the name on existing civil registry records.
- Biometric photos must meet specific international standards; it is often safer to have these taken on-site if available.
- Failure to collect the document within the designated timeframe may result in the document being returned or canceled.
Sources
This guide is based on one official source.
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