COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Aruba (21 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents of Aruba are allowed to enter.

*Can a foreigner enter the country? *

• Yes, with exceptions.

• Most foreigners are allowed to enter Aruba. However, travellers arriving from Venezuela are temporarily banned from entering.

*Is a test required on arrival? *

• No with exceptions

• Travellers without a valid certificate for a negative COVID-19 test taken in advance of arrival are subject to a test on arrival at their own expense. Any certificate for a test performed more than 72 hours prior to departure to Aruba will not be valid.

• Children who are 14 years or younger are not required to take the PCR test.

*Is a test certificate accepted? *

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside Aruba are accepted.

• The test certificate must list:

• Name, as it appears on the passport.

• Date the test was administered

• “COVID-19”, “SARS-CoV-2” or “Coronavirus”

• The type of molecular test or molecular test brand name.

• How the test was taken: “Nasal”, “Nasopharyngeal”, “Mid-turbinate”, “Oropharyngeal”, “Combined Oral/Nasal”, or “Combined Oral/Nasopharyngeal”, or “Combined Oral/Mid-turbinate” swab

• Test result: “Negative”

*Test certificate required? *

• Yes with exceptions.

• All travellers over the age of 15 must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result when entering Aruba. The test must have been carried out no more than 72 hours before departure. The test results must be uploaded no later than 12 hours prior to departure to Aruba during the ED online process. Any tests and results performed more than 72 hours prior to departure to Aruba will not be valid.

• Aruban residents who are not vaccinated, Aruban citizens residing abroad, Aruban students, and residents of Curacao and Bonaire are required to either upload a negative PCR test or purchase a PCR test during the ED online process for a test to be administered upon arrival at the airport in Aruba.

• Fully COVID-19 vaccinated residents of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao islands are exempt from testing requirements.

• All visitors who are 15 years of age and older and who have tested positive through a Molecular COVID-19 test via a nasal swap 2 to 12 weeks before the travel date to Aruba show no symptoms are not required to demonstrate a negative COVID-19 test result prior to the journey.

• Some residents of the United States who are fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine may be eligible for an exemption from the COVID-19 testing requirement. The detailed eligibility list can be found here

*Is quarantine required on arrival? *

• No with exceptions

• Passengers without a PCR test certificate must take a COVID-19 test on arrival at their own expense. The traveller must quarantine until the test results are available (maximum of 24 hours).

• Based on the above restrictions, the travellers will be required to spend between 0 and one (1) day in quarantine.

*Is a vaccination required? *

• No with exceptions

• A COVID-19 vaccination is not required to enter Aruba.

• Aruba residents with a valid AZV card who can present a vaccine certificate older than 14 days are exempt from the pre-departure PCR test and from uploading PCR test results on the ED Card platform or testing upon arrival.

*Insurance required? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Purchasing Aruba Visitors Insurance is mandatory for all visitors and must be purchased in advance of travel as part of the online ED card process.

• The insurance is required for all foreign nationals with the exception of visitors who arrive and leave the same day, crew members, and transit/transfer passengers who don't need to recheck their luggage.

• The details of the insurance can be accessed online at this link

*Entry form required? *

• Yes

• All non-resident travellers, including minors and infants and including those travelling from visa-required countries, must complete a process beginning with an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card to be pre-approved to enter Aruba. The online ED card can be found here. Visitors will not be allowed to enter Aruba, and may not be allowed to board, without completing this process. A valid passport and valid email address are needed.

• The ED card health assessment form must be completed within 72 to 4 hours of departure from the embarkation point, and the travel authorization must be presented during check-in.

• Using the online ED card platform, four options are available:

• Use CommonPass to verify the negative PCR test result

• Upload a negative PCR test result. Tests are inspected and validated by the Department of Public Health

• Show the PCR test result. Tests are inspected and validated upon arrival by the Department of Public Health

• Pay for PCR testing at the airport upon your arrival in Aruba (non-refundable).

Recommended Border App

• Yes.

• Visitors should download the Aruba’s Health App prior to travel, which is solely used by the Public Health authorities of Aruba to properly assist travellers and inform them on COVID-19 measures.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Airports are open.

• Masks are mandatory for travellers older than 15 years in the airports and on flights into Aruba.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• International borders have opened for Europe, Canada, the United States, and all Caribbean islands.

• The Tourism Authority of Aruba has announced that Aruba’s border has reopened with the Dominican Republic, Haiti, South America (except Venezuela), and Central America.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There are no curfew restrictions.

Social restrictions

• Minimal

• The authorities have lifted most of the social distancing measures.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• There are no internal travel restrictions.

*Non-essential shops open? *

• Yes

• Shops and businesses are open.

*Accommodations open? *

• Yes

• Hotels are allowed to open.

*Restaurants open? *

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

*Bars and cafes open? *

• Yes.

• Bar and cafes are allowed to open.

*Beaches and tourism sites open? *

• Yes

• Beaches are open.

*Museums and heritage sites open? *

• Yes

• Museums are open.

*Personal care services open? *

• Yes

• Spa, massage services, and saunas are allowed to reopen.

*Events allowed? *

• No with exceptions

• Parties in private homes are not allowed.

• Establishments (indoor and outdoor) are permitted to have musical performances up to a maximum of 5 musicians/performers under the established guidelines.

• Beach weddings are permitted but are limited to a maximum of 25 people,

*Masks required in public? *

• No

• A face mask is not mandatory in public places; however, it is recommended to wear a mask in public places.

Other

• Conferences and meeting centres can reopen.

• Indoor group sports and contact sports of any kind (indoor or outdoor) are not permitted. Other non-contact sports are allowed with a limit of 25 persons outside or 10 persons inside and without spectators.

• Casinos and nightclubs are open.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing, maintain a 6-foot distance other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.