Moving Tips from Aruba

Welcome to my island! This is where the container with your cargo or vehicle will arrive. The port of Oranjestad It is being used only for cruise ships and car carriers, it is the main commercial harbor of Aruba, is situated on the south-western end of the island.  Open for day and night navigation, allowing vessels to enter and leave at any hour. It is located along the water’s edge of the capital, Oranjestad, which makes a colorful sight upon entering the harbor.  The ships dock within walking distance from the shopping centers, a short drive from the beaches, and about 3 miles from the Airport. The Barcadera Harbor  It is located 3 miles South East of the Oranjestad Port and has 1148 feet of docking space.  Planned for more than 20 years, the container Port in Barcadera is in business since February 15, 2016. With the reopening of the Barcadera port for containerized cargo, the Government of Aruba is promoting Aruba regionally and internationally as a potential small hub for Free-Zo

Even in regards to vehicle’s import duties, Aruba is on its way to be a greener Island! Depending on the age and value of the car you want to import, the import duties rates are : 50%/ 40%/ 20%/ “CIF” = Cost of car, Insurance and Freight. If you become a resident of Aruba, you are entitled to bring a car (which you had in use and possession for more than 6 months) free of duty. Import duties on vehicles are as followed: AWG 0 - 20,000.00 (CIF)- 30% on CIF value AWG 20,001.00 (CIF)- 40% on CIF value AWG 30.0001.00 (CIF)- 50% on CIF value Unless it’s a hybrid car, which is ONLY 12% on CIF. For additional info visit our main blog: Blog tips for moving to Aruba (arubair.com)  

 If you live on Aruba or a country with tropical weather, avoid plastic/bubble wrap as much as possible! 

Don't move during High Season

Requirements to import household goods and vehicles to Aruba -Need a declaration of residence from the Aruba census office. -DIMAS Aruban  Residence permit. -Everything that you bring in your cargo has to be in your possession and in use for a minimum of 6      months. -Cars and motorcycles, have to present tax/title and insurance from the original country, to prove 6 months of use/service. -From the census, have to request the form that shows the city and country where you are moving from,  have to be specific when requesting this document since it is not standard practice to provide this information -Have to request a tax ID number, at the Aruba Tax department SIAD -Inventory list and Value of all house-hold goods and car, motorcycle -Invoices for new articles/vehicles -Fill out a petition for duty-free import to Aruba, it is in Dutch