Aruba is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs, including with the United States, and its embassies and consulates issue visas for travel to the island, although visas are not required for U.S. citizen tourists.

Is Aruba considered a US territory?

Is Aruba a U.S. Territory? No, Aruba does not belong to the U.S., which means you'll need a passport in most cases. The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is one of the closest Caribbean islands to the United States.

Which country does Aruba belong to?

Aruba has been a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands since its inception in March 1815. In fact, relations between Aruba and the Netherlands date back to 1634 when the Dutch settled on the island.