China → Aruba
A short-stay visa is for stays of 90 days or less; admission and the actual period allowed are decided by local authorities.
China is not listed among visa-exempt nationalities for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom; if no visa exemption or substitute-document waiver applies, a visa is required. Passport must be no more than 10 years old and valid for the whole stay; traveler must have return/onward entitlement, proof of purpose of stay, sufficient funds, valid medical/travel insurance, and must not be considered a threat to public order, public health, national security or international relations.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- Visa-free· schengen_visa · 90 days
Holders of a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa for the Netherlands or another Schengen country do not need a Caribbean visa. General entry requirements still apply, and local authorities may refuse entry or allow a shorter stay.
source ↗ - Visa-free· uk_visa · 90 days
Holders of a multiple-entry visa or residence permit for the United Kingdom do not need a Caribbean visa. General entry requirements still apply, and local authorities may refuse entry or allow a shorter stay.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_green_card · 90 days
Holders of a residence permit for the United States do not need a Caribbean visa; this waiver applies to travelers who would otherwise need a visa. General entry requirements still apply, and local authorities may refuse entry or allow a shorter stay.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_visa · 90 days
Chinese nationals holding a valid multiple-entry visa for the United States are exempt from the Caribbean visa requirement; ESTA is not a US visa for this purpose. General entry requirements still apply, and local authorities may refuse entry or allow a shorter stay.
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Documents & how to apply
- Completed and signed Caribbean visa application form — Print and submit it with the other documents.
- Valid travel document/passport — No more than 10 years old, at least 2 blank visa pages, valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, and signed.
- Photo — Colour photo, no more than 6 months old, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white or light-coloured background; if applying through an external service provider, a digital photo is taken at the appointment.
- Proof of legal residence in the country where you apply — May include a passport/travel document, residence permit, visa or work permit; a residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom.
- Proof of social or economic ties to the country of residence — Employees provide an employer statement plus bank statements or payslips from the previous 3 months; self-employed applicants provide a business permit or income-tax return copy plus bank statements from the previous 3 months; students provide proof of enrolment.
- Proof of stay in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom — For tourism, provide a hotel reservation or rental agreement for the entire trip; for business, if the inviting party arranges accommodation, this must be stated in the invitation letter.
- Proof of payment of travel and stay costs — If paying yourself, provide bank statements from the previous 3 months and, if employed, 3 recent payslips. For business visits, if the inviting party pays, this must be stated in the invitation letter.
- Travel reservation/travel plans — Provide a reservation in your name for travel to and from the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, or another document showing travel plans; a paid ticket is not required.
- Proof of travel medical insurance — Insurance must cover all Caribbean parts of the Kingdom for the entire stay and at least USD 15,000 in medical expenses, including hospital stay, treatment, emergency care, prescription medication and repatriation.
- Business or official visit invitation documents · optional — Required only for business/official visits: invitation from the company or event in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom stating personal details, visit dates and reasons; if attending a trade fair/congress without an invitation, provide trade/employment relationship documents and an admission ticket.
- Additional documents for minors · optional — For applicants under 18 travelling without one or both parents/guardians, provide a recent birth-certificate extract, consent form from non-travelling parents/guardians and related document copies.
⏱ In most cases, you will be informed within 15 calendar days whether the application was successful. 💳 80 EUR (government fee) 📍 Submit through TLScontact Netherlands visa application centres in China; applications are sent to and assessed by the Netherlands embassy or consulates-general in China. Hong Kong residents may apply at the Netherlands consulate-general in Hong Kong.
You can apply no earlier than 3 months before travel; applications usually must be submitted in person, including for children.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No, if the US visa is valid and multiple-entry; ESTA does not count as a US visa for this waiver.
No. China is not on the visa-exempt nationality list; if no listed exemption or substitute-document waiver applies, a short-stay Caribbean visa is required.
Yes, but the official visa exemption is for Taiwan passports bearing the holder's identity card number; generally up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
No. US nationals are visa-exempt and may stay up to 180 consecutive days in any 365-day period.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.