When traveling to Aruba, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. These include airline updates, filling in the embarkation/disembarkation card (ED) Card, and more!
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Airline Updates & Requirements
Always verify airline requirements and any travel updates leading up to your travel date. Download your airline's app on your phone for easy boarding pass access, and flight and gate changes on the day of travel.
Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card
The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation) is a mandatory requirement for all individuals, including infants and children, entering Aruba. It is necessary to complete and obtain approval for this document. To access the official ED Card page, kindly use the following link. It is important to note that some services may charge a fee to assist you with this form-filling process. You can fill in the ED-Card within the 7 days before your travel to Aruba.
Sustainability Fee
Starting July 1st, 2024, Aruba will implement a $20 Sustainability Fee for visitors arriving by air to the island. This fee will support a number of projects aimed at enhancing and improving sustainability efforts on the island. Learn more here.
What to bring with you
Make sure you are packed for success and bring important travel documents and other must-haves like prescription drugs, sun protection and travel insurance. If you're going to run out of specific medicine while on your trip here, it's best to just bring extra with you, since we cannot guarantee our pharmacies carry your exact medicatoin. More packing tips can be found here
Global Entry and avoiding long lines
To avoid long lines at domestic and international security screening points, you can enroll in Global Entry (for US travelers only). Travelers must be pre-approved. Make sure to start the application process well ahead of time, as this includes an in-person interview and rigid background checks. Find the Global Entry application form here
VIP Arrival Service
Don’t want to lose a valuable minute of your Aruba vacation? The VIP Concierge Service provider can fast-track you through the arrival process and arrange for airport pick up transportation.
Traveling with pets
There are import requirements for pets (dogs and cats) from the United States of America to Aruba. Learn more here.