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The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation Card) is a mandatory digital registration system introduced to streamline the entry process into Aruba, making travel more efficient, secure, and convenient. All visitors—regardless of nationality or visa status—must complete the ED Card online prior to arrival.

This digital procedure is part of Aruba’s commitment to modernize border control, enhance traveler screening, and reduce processing times at immigration. Whether you're traveling for leisure, business, or to reunite with loved ones, the Aruba ED Card ensures that your personal, travel, and health information is submitted in advance for a smoother arrival experience.

From lounging on the pristine shores of Eagle Beach to exploring Oranjestad’s vibrant culture or diving into the island’s marine life, completing the Aruba ED Card is a crucial step in preparing for your trip to Aruba.

FAQs

The Aruba ED Card is a mandatory online embarkation/disembarkation form that all travelers (including infants and children) must complete before arriving in Aruba. It serves as a digital entry/exit permit used for immigration and customs control.

●​ All visitors arriving by air, regardless of nationality or visa status.
​ ●​ Required once per traveler per trip—including returning residents. Cruise passengers are not required to submit the ED Card.

You must complete the ED Card within 7 days before your arrival date in Aruba. ​

You’ll need:
●​ Passport details​●​ Arrival and departure dates, airline, flight number​
●​ Contact and accommodation information​
●​ Credit card details to pay the sustainability fee
​ Note: The ED Card is not a visa and does not guarantee entry.

If an error occurs before processing, you may need to submit a new form. Corrections via the original application are generally not possible once processed.

What Happens Next?

Aruba ED Card Outcome​

After completing your Aruba ED Card, you will receive confirmation by email that your registration has been successfully submitted.

Successful Registration​

Once submitted, your ED Card is electronically linked to your passport and travel information. There is no need to print or present a separate document upon arrival — Aruba immigration authorities can verify your details electronically. A new ED Card must be completed for each trip to Aruba, and it should be submitted prior to your departure.

Issues or Errors​

If there are issues with your ED Card submission — such as incomplete or incorrect information — you may be asked to update or re-submit your details. It’s important to ensure that all personal, travel, and health-related information is accurate. Inaccuracies could result in delays at the border or entry complications upon arrival in Aruba.