US passport holders need the Aruba ED Card — not a visa — to enter Aruba. To enter Aruba you need: a valid passport, Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED Card), Proof of return or onward journey. We complete and submit your ED Card for you.
Aruba Visa & ED Card Fees & Cost
Aruba visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Aruba and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Aruba Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (Aruba ED Card)
$20.00
30 days
$69.00
Aruba Visa & ED Card Processing Time
Aruba asks travellers to apply at least 4 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 3–5 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Aruba government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Aruba Visa & ED Card — Step by Step
1
Apply online in 5–10 min
Complete our short guided form with your passport and travel details.
2
Specialist reviews first
We check every detail against your passport before anything is submitted.
3
We submit your ED Card
Filed with the Aruba authorities on your behalf.
4
ED Card by email
Your confirmation arrives in your inbox, ready for travel.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Aruba Visa & ED Card Requirements
Select a category below. All Aruba visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Aruba requires 0 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport valid for the length of your stay
Critical▼
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Minimum 1 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Aruba immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid for the length of your stay
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Aruba▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Aruba e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
⏱️
Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Aruba's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Aruba, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Aruba requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Aruba Visa & ED Card Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Aruba Visa & ED Card: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Aruba's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Aruba
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Aruba Visa & ED Card Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
The ED Card (Embarkation and Disembarkation Card) is Aruba's official arrival form. It's the online version of the old paper card, and it lets you give your travel details before you arrive. Everything is done online, and the final document is sent to you by email. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete it for you.
Can I enter Aruba on a different passport from the one on my ED Card?
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No. The passport you show on arrival must be the same one used for your ED Card. If you have more than one passport, use the one you'll travel on.
Who counts as a tourist in Aruba?
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You count as a tourist if you stay no more than 30 days in a row and don't do paid work for anyone based in Aruba. The trip can be for holiday, sport, health, family, study, religious reasons or a business visit. In total, you can spend no more than 180 days a year in Aruba as a tourist.
Do I need to update my ED Card if I extend my stay in Aruba?
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No, you don't need to change your ED Card. To extend your stay, contact Aruba's immigration authorities at J.G. Emanstraat 39, Oranjestad.
What do I need to enter Aruba as a visitor?
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You need:
- a passport valid for your whole stay, plus a visa sticker if your nationality needs a visa for Aruba
- a completed ED Card
- a return or onward ticket
Travelers arriving by air also pay the $20 Sustainability Fee. If the immigration officer asks, you must show an accommodation booking or proof that you own property in Aruba. Property includes a yacht of at least 14 meters moored there. You may also be asked to show you have enough money for your stay, or a guarantee from a legal resident of Aruba. The officer at the border always makes the final decision.
Does having an ED Card guarantee I'll be let into Aruba?
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No. The immigration officer at the border makes the final decision and can refuse entry, for example if you don't meet all the entry requirements.
Is the Aruba ED Card a visa?
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No. The ED Card isn't a visa, and it doesn't guarantee entry. Like the old paper card, it's simply your request to enter Aruba. If your passport needs a visa for Aruba, you'll need that visa as well as the ED Card.
Do I need an ED Card to visit Aruba?
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Yes. Every visitor needs an ED Card, including travelers who don't need a visa. It doesn't replace a visa: if your passport needs a visa for Aruba, you need both the visa and the ED Card. Travelers arriving by air also pay Aruba's $20 Sustainability Fee. PassportsAndVisas.com can take care of your ED Card for you.
How do I submit my Aruba ED Card?
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The ED Card is completed online before you travel. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete and submit it for you, and you'll receive your ED Card by email.
When should I submit my Aruba ED Card?
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Submit it before you arrive in Aruba so immigration goes smoothly. We recommend doing it in the 7 days before your trip, once your flight is booked.
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Common themes from Aruba visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Aruba Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Aruba Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
