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Travel requirements to Aruba for American citizens

If you're traveling from the United States to Aruba, the first step is understanding the visa requirements. Securing the right visa makes your entry into Aruba as smooth as possible. Let's explore all the necessary travel documents, visa types, and health requirements for American citizens visiting Aruba.

Aruba visa requirements for American citizens

Mandatory Digital Arrival Card (ED Card)

Travelers don't need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 180 days. A visa is required for longer stays.

All travelers, including children, must complete the Embarkation/Disembarkation Card online before travel and be approved to enter Aruba.

Travelers who are in transit through Aruba and must clear immigration must complete the online ED Card. Travelers who stay in Aruba for less than 24 hours don't need to complete this form.

The USD 20.00 fee doesn't apply to the following travelers:

Aruba residents;
children under 8;
Repeat travelers who have already paid to visit Aruba within the same calendar year;
Aruban students who can prove they are studying at a foreign educational institution and have been residents no longer than eight years before arrival.

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Use the government website

Mandatory proof of minimum funds

Travelers must have sufficient funds between USD 100 to 200 to enter Aruba.

Travelers staying in a hotel must have sufficient funds between USD 150 to 200 per person per day. Travelers staying with family must have sufficient funds of 100 USD per person per day.

Please see the source for more details.

Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket

Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Aruba.

This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers:

Nationals of Aruba;
Foreign nationals residing in Aruba.

Travelers require a passport valid for the duration of stay in Aruba

Travelers need a valid passport to enter Aruba. The traveler's passport must remain valid throughout the traveler's stay in Aruba. Travelers must have a passport issued within 10 years of their arrival date.

Recommended travel health insurance

Travelers are recommended to have valid travel insurance when visiting Aruba. The insurance should provide coverage of at least USD 15,000.00 including hospital care, emergency treatment, and repatriation (including in the event of death), and cover the entire duration of stay.

Travel requirements to Aruba for American citizens

Aruba visa requirements for American citizens

Mandatory Digital Arrival Card (ED Card)

Mandatory proof of minimum funds

Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket

Travelers require a passport valid for the duration of stay in Aruba

Recommended travel health insurance

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