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Entry rules vary by nationality and can change. Use this page to understand the process, then verify your case with the official sources below before departure.
Many leisure travelers can visit without applying for a tourist visa in advance, but passport-validity rules, airline requirements, and visa eligibility depend on nationality and can change. Treat the official links below as the final check before you fly.
The official Aruba entry portal for the mandatory Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) card that every traveler must complete within 7 days before arrival.
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Current U.S. guidance covering visa requirements, passport validity, entry conditions, and consular contact details for Aruba.
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Official UK foreign travel advice on visa-free stays, passport validity, and the online ED-card for British nationals.
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Aruba is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands but is not in the Schengen Area, so it sets its own entry rules. Citizens of many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, EU member states, and Canada, do not need a visa to visit Aruba for tourism. You are admitted on entry as a visitor, provided you meet the passport, onward-ticket, accommodation, and Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) card conditions below. US guidance describes a standard visitor stay of up to 30 days, while UK guidance allows up to 3 months, and immigration officers set the permitted period on arrival. Always confirm your own case with the official sources above.
No visa
For many tourist nationalities
30 to 90 days
Typical visitor stay
ED card
Mandatory online before arrival
Most visitors arrive by air at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), just outside Oranjestad. Before you travel you must complete the online Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) card, which every traveler needs to clear immigration. You can submit it within 7 days of arrival, so check the official ED card portal above for the current form and timing before you fly.
If you wish to stay beyond the period granted on arrival, you have two main considerations:
Apply to the Aruba immigration authority (DIMAS) in Oranjestad before your permitted stay expires to request an extension. Proof of travel insurance may be required.
Overstaying or working without authorization is illegal and can lead to fines or removal. Fees and rules change over time, so confirm the current amount with the Immigration Department before relying on an estimate.
Visa-free access depends on nationality, passport type, and sometimes residence status in third countries. Some travelers who would otherwise need a visa may be exempt if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a US or Canadian residence permit. Do not rely on a generic country list alone when you are booking flights.
If you're unsure about your country, check with Aruba immigration (DIMAS), the nearest Dutch (Kingdom of the Netherlands) embassy or consulate, or the official sources above for the most up-to-date requirements.
Keep digital copies of your passport, return ticket, and accommodation reservations on your phone and in email.
Complete the customs declaration honestly. Larger sums of cash and restricted goods must be declared, so check the current limits with Aruba Customs (Douane) before you travel.
Personal duty-free allowances apply to alcohol, tobacco, and gifts. Amounts change, so confirm the current allowance with Aruba Customs (Douane) before relying on a figure.
Minors traveling without both parents may need a notarized authorization letter. Check with your airline.
Now that you know the entry requirements, explore our travel guides and start planning your Aruba adventure.