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Aruba - Your new office in paradise!

ORANJESTAD — On One adventure – log on in Aru-
happy island, we’re in the ba and work happy How do I get started? Are
business of happiness, so Frequently asked questions there any forms I need to fill
we’re offering an Aruba out?
“Workation” from paradise. Who is eligible to partici- No, you’ll simply need to
What are the benefits of pate in the One Happy book one of the great
working remotely from Aru- Workation program? package deals.
ba? Our One Happy Wor- All U.S. Nationals with a val-
kation stays are up to three id passport. Will I be getting any official
months with great deals at documentation from the
some of Aruba’s finest ho- What is the minimum and Aruban government?
tels, hotels with kitchens, maximum length for the No, since the maximum
villas, condos & more. Pro- One Happy Workation pro- of 90 days is permissible
gram amenities will include gram? for U.S. Nationals with a efits with this program? Do I actually need to work
special rates, complimen- The minimum stay is one valid passport, you will not Yes, in addition to dis- while there? Can I just take
tary WiFi, breakfast, all- week and the maximum is need any governmental counted rates on accom- an extended vacation?
inclusive food & beverage 90 days. If you’ve decided documentation. Should we modations, many of the Working is not mandatory.
options and more. to extend your stay while change this to permissible packages come with some You can spend your ex-
here, you can, as long as for U.S. Nationals. special “extras”, including tended stay as you like.
And when you “Workation” you do not exceed the 90 discounts on experiences
in Aruba, you’ll live “like a days. What if I want to stay longer and local activities. Are there rules and regu-
local,” with discounts and than 3 months? lations around the type of
access to special local How long will the One Hap- As of now, the program is How can I access the lo- work I can do in Aruba?
experiences. Aruba.com py Workation program be only valid for a maximum cal discounts and experi- You have to be employed
will give you information valid? stay of 3 months. This may ences? by a company or be self-
on One Happy Workation This depends on the book- be extended in the future. If the accommodation employed in your home
package deals, frequently ing and travel period of For more information visit you’re staying at is offering country. As a visitor in Aru-
asked questions, immigra- each accommodation, our immigration require- them in their One Happy ba, you are not allowed to
tion requirements, local itin- please refer to the indi- ments page. Workation package, feel render services to and re-
eraries and tips and more. vual offers for the program free to reach out to them ceive income from an Aru-
Set off on a rejuvenating dates. Do I get any added ben- and claim your local perks. ban company or individu-
al, as this requires a work or
Can I work from anywhere business permit. In addition,
or just at my accommoda- you may not perform work
tion? that include any activities
The island is your office, feel that are illegal in Aruba.
free to work anywhere.
Will I need to pay income
Are there dedicated work taxes to Aruba for my time
zones at the participating spent in Aruba?
accommodations? No, as you will not be reg-
Many accommodations istered as an Aruba Resi-
have business centers, but dent, and your income will
there are no specific desig- be supplied by a company
nated zones. in your home country.

What is the Wi-Fi like around What is the COVID-19 situ-
the island? ation on island? Will I be
Wi-Fi will be available at safe?
all participating accom- Aruba is taking rigorous
modations. There are also measures for the safety and
designated free Wi-Fi zones well-being of our visitors
around Aruba. and locals. You will need
to comply with all entry
How about my mobile and testing requirements,
phone coverage, are there requisite insurance cover-
affordable local options? age, etc. to enter Aruba.
If you want to stay con- You must also adhere to
nected on the go, you all regulations on island for
can purchase a SIM-card social distancing, mask us-
from telecommunications age, etc. For more informa-
companies SETAR or Digi- tion visit our Traveler Health
cel and purchase prepaid Requirements Page
internet for the duration of
your stay. Continued on Page 9