The online ED card is a digital version of the traditional paper embarkation and disembarkation (ED) card. It is a travel form required for visitors planning to enter Aruba. This online system enables travelers to input all necessary travel details in advance, streamlining the process. The application is completed entirely online, and the finalized document required for your trip will be sent to you via email.
No, the online ED card is not a visa and does not guarantee entry into the country. Like the traditional ED card, it serves only as a request for permission to enter.
Yes, all visitors, including those exempt from visas, are required to obtain an online ED card. The online ED card is not a replacement for a visa. Travelers who need a visa for Aruba must apply for both a visa and an online ED card. For more details about the visa application process, visit [https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/visa-needed-caribbean](https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/caribbean-visa/visa-needed-caribbean).
You can submit the online ED card by accessing it through the designated website.
The process is straightforward and includes the following steps:
A tourist is anyone visiting Aruba for no more than 30 consecutive days for purposes such as relaxation, sports, health, family matters, study, religious activities, or business. During their stay, tourists must not engage in paid work or activities that earn a reward from a resident or entity based in Aruba. The maximum allowable stay as a tourist is 180 days per calendar year.
A resident is an individual who is registered with Censo Aruba.
You should complete and submit your online ED card prior to arriving in Aruba to ensure a smooth and efficient immigration process.
Yes, if you are in transit in Aruba and will be clearing immigration, you are required to complete the online ED card.
No, you can only complete one application per trip per person.
If your passport type is not categorized as Diplomatic, you should select the Ordinary option.
No, there is no need to edit your ED card application. For more information about extending your stay, contact the local immigration authorities at J.G. Emanstraat 39, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Use the address where you have resided for the past three months prior to traveling to Aruba.
Yes, you must reapply if you missed your flight or if it was canceled and you plan to travel to Aruba on a different flight.
You can review and correct any information you have entered before submitting your online ED card. Even minor errors or typos could lead to issues with processing the form or entering the country. To make changes, click on the relevant section header and edit the details directly from there.
Yes, children with child passports are also required to apply for admittance as tourists.
No, the passport you present upon entering Aruba must match the one used when completing the online ED card.
No, you need to complete an individual form for each traveler.
To enter Aruba as a visitor, you must meet the following requirements:
Ensure you meet all these requirements to avoid complications during your trip to Aruba.
No, the online ED program does not guarantee automatic admission to Aruba. Final authorization is at the discretion of the immigration officer, who may grant or deny entry. Admission can be refused if, for example, all entry requirements are not met.
The online ED card registration is valid from the moment it is completed until the visitor is granted entry into Aruba and the arrival of the flight specified in the registration.
No, a valid email address is required to complete the application for the online ED card.
No, you must have valid airline information to complete the application.
The online ED card application process typically takes up to 20 minutes to complete
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You should receive a confirmation email after completing your online ED card. If you haven’t received it, please check your spam or junk mail folder.
Yes, you can bring medication with you. It is strongly recommended that you keep all necessary medication in your carry-on luggage for easy access and safety during your trip.
