Service Fees

Service Fees for Different Categories of Permits (Retribution and Fees)

Fees for Issuance/Delivery of Official Permit Documents:

1. Taxi    (TX):
awg. 100,- per year (5 year afl. 500,-)

2. Autobus (B):
a.small buss
awg. 100,- per year (5 year afl. 500,-)
b. large buss
awg. 150,- per year (5 year afl. 750,-)

3. Renatl car (V):
awg. 150,- per year (5 year afl. 750,-)

4. Renatl scooter (MFV):
awg. 150,- per year (5 year afl. 750,-)

5. Tour bus (T):
awg. 150,- per year (5 year afl. 750,-)

6. Irregular transport (O):
awg. 150,- per year (5 year afl. 750,-)

Taxista cu maleta y turista

When making changes to a valid permit:

  1. Taxi (TX), small bus (B) - awg 250
  2. Large bus (B), rental car (V), rental moped (MFV), tour (T), irregular transport (O) - awg 375

Driver’s License Permit

  1. At the time of issuance and renewal of a driver’s license for taxi, bus, and tour operator: AWG 25 per year (AWG 125 for 5 years).
  2. “Assistant driver” for taxi and small bus: AWG 15 per month.
  3. “Assistant driver” for large bus and “Tour guide”: AWG 25 per year.

Duplicate Permits for All Categories:

AWG 10 per duplicate.

Retribution for DTP Services:

  1. To process the initial application for a TX, B, T, O, V, or MFV permit: AWG 50.
  2. To process a permit renewal application: AWG 25.

Additional Fees Introduced in 2023: A fee of AWG 25 will be charged at the time of application for the following categories:

  • Assistant Drivers ''Hulpchauffeur" for taxis, small buses, and tour buses;
  • Renewal of driving permits for taxi, bus, and tour permit holders aged 65 and older.;
  • Changes to vehicle information for rental car and tour companies submitted to DIMP.

Payment Methods

• Payment can be made at the DTP counter using debit or credit cards (POS machine).
• Online banking or at your bank's office. 

DTP Bank Account:

•    Aruba Bank: 122335.3
Please mention in the description: "Retributies DTP" or "Leges DTP" along with the invoice number.
 

Criteria for Requesting Time Off for an Assistant Driver (Taxi and Bus Permit Holders)

a. Vacation Days:
Each permit holder is entitled to 45 vacation days per year. All vacation days must be used within the same year. If not all days are taken, the remaining days will be lost. Requests must be submitted 3 working days prior to the start date of the vacation.


b. Sick Leave:
When declaring sickness (AO) via Medwork, a letter must be obtained from the DTP to submit to Medwork for the specified period of sickness.


c. Exceptional Cases:
In exceptional circumstances, a request can be submitted to the Minister of Transport for additional days to accommodate an assistant driver. This request must be sent to the Minister of Transport, Integrity, Nature, and Senior Citizens for evaluation and decision-making
 

Assistant Drivers “hulpchauffeur”  for Tour Companies and Arubus:

All assistant drivers “hulpchauffeur” for tours are eligible to receive a driving permit for a period of 1 year.