In Case of Emergency
Dial 911 for fire and ambulance and 100 for the police anywhere in Aruba. For incidents at sea, the Coast Guard is on 913. The main hospital is the Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital in Oranjestad, on (+297) 527-4000.
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Immediate help
Fire and ambulance on 911, police on 100, and the Coast Guard on 913 in Aruba.
Main hospital
Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital in Oranjestad, with a 24-hour Emergency Department.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions travelers ask about emergency services and consular help in Aruba.
What is the emergency number in Aruba?
Dial 911 for fire and ambulance from any phone in Aruba. For the police, dial 100. For incidents at sea, the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard is reached on 913. These numbers work from mobile phones and from hotel and resort landlines.
Do emergency operators speak English?
Yes. Aruba is multilingual: the local language is Papiamento and Dutch is the official language, but emergency operators and responders also handle calls in English, and Spanish is widely understood. State your location and the help you need as clearly as you can.
What number should a visitor call after a crime, theft, or scam?
For an immediate threat, dial 100 for the police. For a non-emergency incident such as a theft, scam, or lost belongings, you can report in person at the nearest police station of the Korps Politie Aruba (KPA). Ask your hotel for the closest station and keep any report reference for your insurance claim.
Is there a separate number for an ambulance?
In Aruba, 911 covers both fire and ambulance, while 100 is the police line. Ambulances bring patients to the Emergency Department of the Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital in Oranjestad, which operates around the clock.
What should I do if I lose my passport in Aruba?
Report the loss to the local police, then contact your country's embassy or consulate as soon as possible. US citizens are served by the US Consulate General in Curaçao, the US Mission to the Dutch Caribbean, on (+599) 9 461-3066, with an after-hours emergency line on (+599) 9 433-2200. As part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba also has Dutch consular support; UK, Canadian, and other nationals should check their government travel-advice page for the nearest mission.
What number do I call during a storm or natural disaster?
For an immediate life-threatening emergency, dial 911 (fire and ambulance) or 100 (police). Aruba sits south of the main Atlantic hurricane belt, outside it, so direct hurricanes are very rare, but a passing system can still bring strong wind, swell, or rain. Follow local news and the instructions of your hotel or resort staff, who have safety procedures in place.
Which hospital should I go to in an emergency?
The main hospital is the Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital in Oranjestad, on (+297) 527-4000, which has a 24-hour Emergency Department equipped for critically ill and injured patients. Serious or specialist cases may be transferred off-island, so comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover (and hyperbaric cover for divers) is strongly recommended.
Before you go
Safety tips for travelers
Before Your Trip
- Register with your country's embassy or consulate
- Save emergency numbers in your phone
- Keep copies of important documents (passport, insurance)
- Purchase comprehensive travel insurance
During Your Stay
- Keep your embassy's number accessible at all times
- Use hotel safes for valuables and documents
- Stay aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Korps Politie Aruba officers patrol Oranjestad and main tourist areas