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Investment property: Aruba

We act on the buyer's side: shortlist, checks, end-to-end deal support.

Aruba is an island within the Kingdom of the Netherlands with a resilient tourism-driven market: the Palm Beach hotel strip, low-rise neighborhoods rented to vacationers, and a steady flow of visitors from the US. Foreigners can buy property on the same terms as locals; the market's particularity is that a significant share of land is government-owned and held on long lease (erfpacht) - a normal and familiar form of tenure here, but one whose terms you need to understand before the deal. Aruba has no citizenship or residency by investment programs: residence is governed by the general immigration rules of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and buying property does not by itself confer a right to live on the island.

We help you choose between freehold and lease land, match the property to the goal - a family vacation base, tourist rentals, or long-term holding - verify title and the erfpacht terms, manage the transaction, and advise on ownership structure and local taxes. If relocation is on the agenda, we explain honestly which immigration grounds exist and where property fits in - and where it does not. We make no promises about returns.

Services

ServicePrice
Property shortlist for your investment goalon request
Legal due diligence on the propertyon request
End-to-end transaction supporton request
Ownership structuring (company, trust)on request
Property management and lettingon request

Prices are indicative and cover our work on a typical case. We confirm the exact quote in writing after a short call - you know the final number before we start. Government fees and bank tariffs are billed separately unless explicitly included.

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FAQ

Can a foreigner buy property in Aruba?
Yes, on the same terms as residents. The key distinction is between freehold and government land on long lease (erfpacht) - the latter is common, and its terms must be reviewed before the deal.
Does buying property give residency in Aruba?
No. Aruba has no residency or citizenship by investment programs; residence is governed by the general immigration rules of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Property can be part of life on the island, but not the legal basis for it.
Where do we start?
With the goal: a vacation home, a tourist rental, or a long-term asset. We then build a shortlist, clarify the form of tenure for each property, and arrange due diligence and the transaction.

Don’t want to figure this out alone?

We handle the whole process end to end: we shortlist properties for your goal, run legal checks and support the deal through to registration. Leave your details and an international property expert will get back to you. The first consultation is free.

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