Aruba Travel Guide

Aruba — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	1	No	Yes
USA	2	No	Yes
Other EU	3	1	Yes

Passport valid for at least three months after intended return to home country and should contain one blank page.

Note: All persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.

Passport Notes

Nationals of Canada and the USA are permitted to enter Aruba with travel documents other than passports. Contact relevant embassy/consulate for further details.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 30 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Travel Warnings

Most visits are trouble-free.

Visitors should be aware that the Islands are used as a drug passageway from South America to Europe and North America. It is advised never to leave bags unattended nor agree to carry a package for anyone.

The hurricane season in the Dutch Caribbean normally runs from June to November.

The threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

There are excellent medical facilities and many hotels also have doctors on call. There is a modern, well-equipped hospital, as well as a medical center. In rare circumstances, air evacuation to Curaçao may be necessary. Full medical insurance is advised.