COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Aruba (23 February Update)

*Can a resident enter the country? *

• Yes

• Residents of Aruba are allowed to enter.

*Can a foreigner enter the country? *

• Yes with exceptions.

• Aruba’s borders are open for Bonaire & Curacao, Canada, Europe, all Caribbean countries (including the Dominican Republic and Haiti), United States of America, South America (excluding Venezuela, Peru and Brazil), and Central America.

*Is a test required on arrival? *

• No with exceptions

• On arrival, all travellers will undergo medical screening.

• Travellers without a valid certificate for a negative COVID-19 test are subject to test on arrival at their own expense.

• Travellers below the age of 15 years, travellers departing on the same calendar day, and residents of Aruba and Bonaire arriving from Bonaire are exempted from the test requirement.

*Is a test certificate allowed? *

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside Aruba are accepted.

• The following molecular tests are accepted: PCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR, Rapid PCR, NAA/NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification), AMP PRB (Amplified Probe), LAMP (Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification), TMA (Transcription-mediated Amplification) are accepted.

• The result must list:

• Name, as it appears on passport.

• “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

• A valid certificate for a negative PCR COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours of departure is required. The test results need to be uploaded no later than 12 hours prior to departure to Aruba.

• Test results older than 72 hours will not be considered valid.

*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 (at least 24 hours).

• Residents of Aruba and Bonaire arriving from Bonaire are exempt from the quarantine requirement.

*Insurance required? *

• Yes

• 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.

• Exceptions include passengers departing on the same day, diplomats, Dutch military officials with their spouses and children, and residents of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.

*Entry form required? *

• Yes

• All travellers to Aruba are required to complete a process beginning with an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card to be pre-approved to enter Aruba. The ED card can be found here. Visitors will not be allowed to enter Aruba without completing the process. A valid passport and valid email address are needed.

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

Recommended Border App

• Yes.

• Visitors should download the Aruba Department of Public Health’s Aruba Health App.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Airports are open.

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

• Flights to and from Canada, Europe, and some Caribbean nations are permitted. Limited flights with special permission are available to and from Bonaire and Curacao.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

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

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

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• The nationwide curfew has been lifted. A ban from midnight to 05:00 will remain in place for beaches and public parking lots.

• All establishments must close by 23:00 hours.

• Gathering in public places, such as parking lots and on beaches, is not allowed between 19:00 hours and 05:00 hours.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Gatherings are limited to 15 people.

• People must maintain a social distance of 1.5 meters.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• There are no internal travel restrictions.

*Non-essential shops open? *

• Yes

• Shops are open.

*Accommodations open? *

• Yes

• Hotels are allowed to open.

*Restaurants open? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Restaurants are open.

• Tables at restaurants can have a maximum of eight seats inside (excluding seating for children under the age of 12) and ten seats outside with a distance of 1.5 meters between the tables.

*Bars and cafes open? *

• No with exceptions

• All bars, rum shops, and nightclubs are closed until further notice. Restaurant bars can serve tables only. Sitting or standing at bars is not allowed.

*Beaches and tourism sites open? *

• Yes

• Beaches are allowed to open from 05:00 to midnight daily.

*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

• No live music activities with a band or a DJ are allowed.

• No parties are allowed in private homes.

• Beach weddings are permitted but are limited to a maximum of 25 people, no live music is allowed, and proper social distancing must be adhered to. A single, non-amplified musician is allowed.

*Masks required in public? *

• Yes

• A face mask is mandatory in public places and on public transportation/taxis.

Other

• Conferences and meeting centres can reopen.

• Indoor group sports and contact sports of any kind (indoor or outdoor) are not permitted.

• Contact sports are not allowed, however, other sports with a limit of 25 persons outside or 10 persons inside are allowed without spectators.

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or your country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.