Aruba facilitates the arrival of travelers with an enhanced version of its online Embarkation/ Disembarkation card. The new system aims to reduce entry times and improve the tourist experience.
As of October 30, 2024, Aruba has introduced a redesigned version of its online embarkation and disembarkation card (Aruba Online ED Card), aiming to simplify and standardize the entry process for all travelers arriving by air or sea.
The new ED Card portal, accessible at edcardaruba.aw, features an improved interface and updated qualification process.
“The redesigned Aruba Online ED card platform is an effort to expedite and standardize the process at arrival, like all documentation that must be completed before arrival,” announces the Aruban government.
As in Dominica, the British Virgin Islands and Sint Maarten, the ED Card (Embarkation/ Disembarkation card) is a compulsory form that all visitors, including infants and children, must complete up to one week before travelling to Aruba. Online, it is necessary to upload a copy of the passport and provide some travel information.
Sustainability fees charged for the Aruba Online ED Card
As part of its initiative for more responsible tourism, Aruba now applies a $20 sustainability fee to all travelers completing the ED Card online. This fee, charged at the end of the form, must be paid by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover).
This fund contributes directly to the island’s environmental preservation efforts and sustainable development, ensuring that its pristine beaches, unique biodiversity – including its iconic pink flamingos – and exceptional natural setting remain preserved for future generations.
Once the form has been submitted and approved, a “qualifier” (formerly known as an “ok to board” green tick) is awarded, indicating that the traveler is authorized to embark for Aruba.
Aruba entry requirements
To enter Aruba, all travelers must present a valid passport. American, Canadian and European Union citizens do not need a visa, as do most South Americans, including Colombians and Venezuelans.
However, it’s essential to check specific visa requirements by visiting the Dutch government’s dedicated page for a full list of countries requiring visas.
Even if you don’t need a visa, your passport must be less than 10 years old and valid for the duration of your stay in Aruba. You must also provide proof of your ability to return to your country of departure or transit through another country, such as a return ticket or residence permit, as well as proof of the reason for your stay in Aruba, such as a hotel reservation or an invitation from relatives.
You must also have sufficient funds to cover your stay, and not be considered a threat to public order, public health, national security or international relations.
