Credentials Verification Service for
Aruba
Certain health professionals who have been educated outside of Aruba and who wish to apply for registration to practice there must first apply to the Credentials Verification Service for Aruba (CVS-Aruba) at CGFNS International.
During this secure process, CGFNS International verifies and authenticates identity (ID) documents and academic and professional credentials. Applicants will also self-attest to their employment experience. CGFNS then prepares a report for the Department of Public Health Aruba, which is used to support the license/registration application there.
It is important to note that while applicants themselves may provide some of their documents (such as ID) directly to CGFNS for verification, educational and licensure information must come directly from the primary sources. CVS-Aruba will provide applicants with the forms they can send to the relevant authorities to facilitate this.
For more information on the requirements listed below, please consult the CVS-Aruba Applicant Handbook.
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The CVS-Aruba verification process is required for the following internationally-educated professionals who wish to apply for registration in Aruba:
- General Nurses
- Nurse Specialists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Clinical Physicists
Documents to be submitted
Identity Docs
Identity Documents
Submit notarized photocopies of two forms of identification (one being a passport) through the CGFNS Applicant Portal that verify your current name, with no abbreviations. Please do not mail us your original documents. CGFNS accepts only notarized photocopies of valid (not expired) identification cards and other acceptable documents.
In addition, you must submit additional identity documents to verify any other names that you once held that may appear on any documents CGFNS will receive from your educational institutions and license/registration authorities.
Acceptable forms of photo identification (ID) are:
- Passports (required)
- Driver’s license(s)
- Other official government-issued photo identification
Other acceptable forms of identification include:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce certificates
- Legal name change affidavits
All photo IDs must include a clear photo of yourself and be current (not expired) at the time it is received by CGFNS. You must provide color copies of all documents, even if the originals are in black and white.
CGFNS requires that all documents we receive for CVS-Aruba must be in English, Dutch, or Spanish–if not, they must be accompanied by an English translation. For ID and other documents that you are permitted to submit directly to CGFNS, you must have the translation performed by a certified translator. (Please note that education and licensure documents must come directly to CGFNS from the primary sources. For those that cannot provide required translations, you may arrange for CGFNS to have your documents translated for a fee of US$85 per page.)
About submitting notarized photocopies
Depending on your country of citizenship, notary officials are typically called “notaries,” “public notaries,” or “notarial officers.”
You must be present with the notary official at the time your original documents are copied and notarized. The notary official is required to make a statement on all notarized identity document copies attesting that they have seen the original documents and that they certify the copies are “true copies” of the originals. If it is more convenient, you may also use an online notary service such as NotaryCam. Visit the NotaryCam website.
Employment History
Employment History
CGFNS requires a self-declaration to provide evidence of your post-registration professional experience within the last five years. Please note you are not required to have post-registration experience/employment to apply. However, if you do have such experience, it will be an important part of your application and will be reviewed by the Department of Public Health Aruba when it considers your application for licensure.
Education History
Education History
You will be required to provide evidence of your education qualification leading to licensing/registration to practice your profession. This will include education at the following levels:
- Entry-level education (such as associate’s degree, diploma, bachelor of science degree, or postgraduate qualification leading to registration).
CGFNS must receive the following documentation directly from your educational institution. You will be provided with forms you can send to your school to facilitate this process.
- The completed education form (which you will download from the CGFNS Applicant Portal and forward to the school).
- A full academic transcript, which CGFNS defines as a record of the courses you completed, along with credit/clock hours that you received for each course. Transcripts from certain countries/jurisdictions also require supplemental documentation such as:
- Related Learning Experience (Philippines).
- School and university mark sheets (India).
- Diploma supplement (European Union countries).
- Evidence of your clinical experience hours (United States).
- You may be required to have your school provide course curricula.
License Validation
License Validation
You will be required to report your initial license/registration to practice in your country of education, along with your current license if that is different. These must be submitted directly to CGFNS by the authorities that issued them. Please note that while you are not required to have a license/registration to apply, it is nonetheless an important credential that will be reviewed by the Department of Public Health Aruba when it considers your application for licensure.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
You will have the opportunity to provide evidence of any relevant continuing education that you wish to be considered as part of your application for a license with the Department of Public Health Aruba. Although continuing education is not required to apply, it may be necessary depending on your profession. Providing evidence of relevant continuing education may also help advance your application for licensure.
If you wish to report continuing education, the educational institution in which continuing education was completed must send the following directly to CGFNS:
- The completed continuing education form (which you will download from the CGFNS Applicant Portal).
- An academic transcript, which CGFNS defines as a record of an applicant’s courses taken, along with credit/clock hours that the applicant received for each course.
Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate Certificate
You have the option of providing evidence of any certification you have received in your profession and that you wish to be considered as part of your application for a license with the Department of Public Health Aruba. You can use the CGFNS Applicant Portal to upload copies of your certifications directly to your CVS-Aruba application. These can also be submitted through the Applicant Support correspondence section.
Fees
(All prices are in U.S. dollars)
The base fee for a CVS-Aruba verification is $395. This includes the collection/verification of your identity documents, one academic credential, two license/registration verifications, all employment attestations, and all postgraduate certifications.
Add-ons:
- Additional academic credentials + $100 (each)
- Additional license/registration + $50 (each)
- Continuing education credentials + $100 (each)
For more information on fees, please see the CVS-Aruba Applicant Handbook.
Links to Resources
CGFNS Applicant PortalCVS-Aruba Applicant Handbook
FAQ
The Credentials Verification Service for Aruba (CVS-Aruba), managed by CGFNS International, provides an easy, direct, and secure way for internationally qualified healthcare professionals to have their credentials authenticated and verified. Completing the CVS-Aruba is a requirement for registration with the Department of Public Health Aruba.
The CVS-Aruba service applies to the following health professionals who are educated outside of Aruba and who wish to apply for licensure/registration to practice in Aruba:
- General Nurse
- Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant
- Psychologist
- Psychotherapist
- Clinical Physicist
Applicants must create an account with CGFNS, purchase the CVS-Aruba service, and arrange for CGFNS to receive the documentation necessary for licensure/registration to practice in Aruba. This documentation includes:
- Identity documents.
- Educational transcripts and academic verification forms.
- License/registration verification.
- Employment verification.
- Continuing education transcripts and verification forms.
- Postgraduate certifications.
CGFNS ensures that the applicant’s documents are authentic and then produces a verification report for the Department of Public Health Aruba. For more information on the documentation you will need to provide, please read the CVS-Aruba Handbook.
To complete a CVS-Aruba application, follow these steps:
- Create a CGFNS account here.
- Complete your CGFNS Profile in the Applicant Portal.
- Apply to CVS-Aruba.
- Check your eligibility against the Department of Public Health Aruba’s standards.
- Select which academic, license/registration, and continuing education credentials you wish to include in your verification.
- Place an order for CVS-Aruba.
- Pay the service fee to CGFNS.
- Follow the instructions regarding required documents that must be directly submitted to CGFNS for verification.
Once CGFNS has received and authenticated all required documents, CGFNS will provide you with online access to an applicant copy of your Credentials Verification Service report and the official copy of your report will be sent to the Department of Public Health Aruba.
The CGFNS CVS-Aruba base fee is USD 395. This fee is separate from the Department of Public Health Aruba registration application fee. Further information on fees can be found in the CVS-Aruba Applicant Handbook.
No. Please be advised that all paid fees are non-refundable.
No. Only your personal identity documents, some postgraduate certification information, and your employment history self-attestation will be uploaded to the Applicant Portal directly by you. CGFNS must receive education records and license/registrations directly from the authorities that issued them. Instructions on the Applicant Portal will guide you through the process for arranging this.
CGFNS will complete verification and issue your report within 15 business days after receipt of your last document. Please note that CGFNS has no control over the length of time it takes for schools and licensing authorities to process your document requests and transmit the information to CGFNS. Further delays could occur if CGFNS cannot readily authenticate a document and we need to contact the issuing authority. It is important to know that once you purchase an order for the CVS-Aruba, you have 12 months to ensure all documents are received by CGFNS or the order will expire.
To check the status of your order:
- Sign into your account on the CGFNS Applicant Portal.
- Navigate to the Application Status Tracker option of the top menu bar.
- Locate your CVS-Aruba order.
- Select the View Requirements link associated with your order.
- View the outstanding requirements for your order by clicking on the status notifications. Where there is a link to a document request form, download the required form and send it to the appropriate primary source institution if you haven’t already.
No. Once CGFNS has issued your report, your report and your documents will be forwarded by CGFNS to the Department of Public Health Aruba.
No. Eligibility for licensure is determined by the Department of Public Health Aruba.
If you were educated outside of Aruba, you must use the CVS-Aruba service to have your credentials verified. You may do so before, concurrent to, or after you have applied for licensure with the Department of Public Health Aruba. The CVS-Aruba process results in a report that CGFNS will send to the Department of Public Health Aruba in support of your application for licensure.
Yes. CGFNS requires that all documents we receive for CVS-Aruba must be in English, Dutch, or Spanish–if not, they must be accompanied by an English translation. If your schools or regulatory authorities cannot provide this, you may arrange for CGFNS to have your documents translated for a fee, which can be found on the add-on section of the CGFNS fee-schedule page. For ID and other documents that you are permitted to submit directly to CGFNS, translations must be performed by a certified translator.
Yes, because the CVS-Aruba application is specific to the Department of Public Health Aruba requirements and in accordance with professional standards in Aruba. If you have a recent prior order with CGFNS, there are instances when your saved documents can be used for the CVS-Aruba. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.