Country guide
Aruba
Destinations
Visa & entry
| eu passport | Visa-free entry, up to 90 days (2026). Must complete the online ED (Embarkation/Disembarkation) Card at edcardaruba.aw within 7 days before travel. |
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| us passport | Visa-free entry, up to 90 days (2026). ED Card required, same as above. |
| uk passport | Visa-free entry, up to 90 days (2026). ED Card required, same as above. |
| entry or eco taxes | USD 20 'Sustainability Fee' per visitor arriving by air, in effect since July 2024 and still active in 2026, payable through the online ED Card. Exempt: Aruba residents, children under 8, transit passengers under 24h, travelers returning within one year, and on-duty crew. |
| notes | Passport must be valid for the full duration of stay. ED Card approval is confirmed by email with a green checkmark and QR code, required at check-in/entry. |
Money
| currency | AWG (Aruban Florin), pegged at 1 USD = 1.79 AWG |
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SIM & internet
Insurance
Health
Driving
Regulation
Calendar & costs
| beer | Local draught beer (0.5L) ~$3.48 USD; imported bottle (0.33L) ~$5.07 USD (2026) |
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| meal | Budget restaurant meal ~$16.08 USD; mid-range 3-course dinner for two ~$89.20 USD (2026) |
| currency | USD-equivalent (US dollars are widely accepted alongside AWG) |
| year | 2026 |
Open questions
- SIM/eSIM operators (e.g. Digicel, Setar) and coast coverage not researched this session - web search budget exhausted.
- Emergency numbers, tap water safety, driving/IDP rules, kite/drone regulation, and airline kite-bag policy for flights into Aruba not researched this session.
- Local instant-payment system and card acceptance detail not confirmed.
Sources: visitaruba.com · edcardaruba.us · travelmarketreport.com · onehappyisland.com · citycost.org · remitly.com · +1