All passengers entering Aruba — including Aruban citizens, foreign nationals, and transit travelers — must complete the online ED Card before boarding their flight to Aruba.
It’s best to complete the ED Card as soon as you have your confirmed flight details, ideally at least 72 hours before departure, to avoid delays at the airport.
Yes. You must show your ED Card confirmation (or QR code if provided) at the airline check-in counter and again at Aruban immigration upon arrival.
No. The Aruba ED Card must be completed online.
Paper forms are no longer accepted at the airport.
The transition to the fully digital ED Card system became mandatory in recent years to modernize Aruba’s border control.
Digital-only submission is now required for all travelers.
The confirmation (or QR code, if issued) verifies that your ED Card has been successfully submitted and will be required by immigration officers upon entry.
Yes. You should save or screenshot your ED Card confirmation and have it ready to present at check-in and arrival.
The ED Card consolidates multiple entry documents into one online form.
It replaces older paper-based systems such as:
- Immigration/Disembarkation cards
- Health declarations
- Customs questionnaires (if applicable)
No. The ED Card contains all the required entry information.
Once it’s submitted, no additional forms are needed for immigration.
Yes. The ED Card must be filled out each time you travel to Aruba.
Each trip = one new ED Card submission.
No. The UK ETA only allows entry into England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It doesn’t grant access to the Republic of Ireland.
No. The ED Card is only for entry into Aruba. You do not need to complete another one when leaving the country.
You must complete the form before arriving at the airline check-in counter.
Airlines may refuse boarding if you have not submitted your ED Card.
Yes. The Aruba ED Card is a mandatory requirement for every trip and must be completed before arrival.