Naturalization · Aruba

Prepare for Dutch Citizenship Through Papiamento

Master the language requirement for naturalization in Aruba.

What Aruba Requires

The Requirement

To naturalize as a Dutch citizen in Aruba, the Government asks you to show that you can take part in island life. Part of that is language, and part is knowing the island. Here is what is expected.

A2 Papiamento

A working command of Papiamento at CEFR level A2 — the everyday language of the island. This is the half we teach.

A2 Dutch

Dutch at the same A2 level, the Kingdom's shared language. This half is taught by OCC Academy.

Aruban society & culture

Knowledge of how the island lives and is governed — its history, institutions and everyday customs.

A government exam

The test itself is set and administered by the Government of Aruba, not by any school. We prepare you for it.

Requirements are set by the Government and can change. Always confirm the current rules on the official portal before you plan.

Before You Register

An Important Timeline

Naturalization does not open all year. The Government sets a registration window, and missing it means waiting for the next one.

One window a year

Registration opens through an annual window on the Government portal at www.ea.aw.

It fills quickly

The window is short and places are limited; they can fill within days of opening.

Online only

Registration is done through the portal. There is no walk-in registration.

Watch it yourself

The Government does not notify you. You must monitor www.ea.aw yourself and be ready to act the moment it opens.

Because the window is short and the exam asks for A2, the safest move is to start Papiamento A1 now — so your language is ready long before the next registration opens.
Government portal: www.ea.aw →