Requirements Opening Account

What you should bring when opening an account

If you are an Aruban resident

• Valid identification document for each account holder: passport, driver's license or Aruban identification card. Identifications which will expire within 2 months will not be accepted.
• In case the identification is not issued in Aruba, the applicant must also present a valid permit.
• If you live in Aruba but do not have the Dutch nationality, a valid work permit is also required.
• An extract from the civil registry or a copy of the utility bill to confirm your local address.
• A copy of your salary slip.
• Only the actual prospective account holder, in person, can open accounts.
  Requests by mail, fax or e-mail will not honored.

If you are not an Aruban resident

• Valid passport.
• Valid ID - we prefer not to use driver's license, because copies made are not readable (only for Venezuelan clients).
• Two bank references addressed to Aruba Bank N.V. or to client's name.
• If subject has only one bank, than a personal reference is required from a lawyer or notary.
• Employment letter a/o salary slip.
• Reference letter from employer
• Chamber of commerce documents if self employed (own business).

Note: non-resident accounts hold certain foreign exchange tax requirements as dictated by the Central Bank of Aruba.
Our Sales Representative will supply you with more information.