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As of 2021, Aruba required all visitors aged 15 and above to take a Molecular COVID-19 test within 3 days to 4 hours before travelling to the island nation. Visitors also had to fill out an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) form and purchase Aruba medical insurance. While Aruba does not require proof of vaccination, it is recommended that travellers get fully vaccinated before travelling to any international destination.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Vaccination Requirements | Aruba requires proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken 72-4 hours before arrival. |
| Accepted Vaccination Certificates | The 'Travel NHS Covid Pass' is accepted. For other countries, refer to the Aruba Department of Public Health's requirements. |
| Unvaccinated Travellers | Unvaccinated travellers must provide a negative Covid-19 PCR test and may be tested upon arrival at their own expense. |
| Other Requirements | All visitors must fill out an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) form and purchase Aruba medical insurance ($30 per person). |
| Local Precautions | Masks are worn indoors, and social distancing of 1.5 meters is practiced. |
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What You'll Learn
Aruba's pandemic rules
As of 2021, Aruba had implemented several pandemic-related rules and regulations for visitors to the island. These included the mandatory wearing of masks indoors and social distancing of 1.5 meters. In addition, all visitors to Aruba were required to do three things:
- Fill out an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) form and receive an ED card.
- Purchase Aruba medical insurance, which costs $30 per person and helps protect visitors against incurred medical and non-medical expenses in the case of a positive Covid-19 test.
- Furnish proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken between 72 and 4 hours before travelling to Aruba. Alternatively, eligible travellers could provide proof of vaccination instead of a negative test.
If a test was taken on the island upon arrival, visitors were required to quarantine in their room at their booked accommodation until they received their test result. This quarantine period could last up to 24 hours. If a visitor tested positive while in Aruba, they were required to remain in isolation until they were declared recovered.
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Proof of vaccination
As of April 2021, Aruba required all visitors to furnish proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken between 72 and 4 hours before travelling to the country. Additionally, cruise lines required everyone onboard to be vaccinated and to provide a PCR test within two days of boarding.
Aruba's Department of Public Health accepts the 'Travel NHS Covid Pass' as proof of vaccination. This can be downloaded from the NHS app and uploaded to the ED card. Other countries' proof of vaccination may also be accepted, depending on whether they meet the requirements set by the Aruban authorities. The QR code on the certificate can be used to verify its validity.
If your proof of vaccination does not meet the requirements, the Aruba Department of Public Health reserves the right to test you upon arrival at your own expense ($75). You will also need to quarantine until your test results are available.
One traveller commented that they felt safe in Aruba, and that being vaccinated helped with this. They also noted that it was a relief that the cruises visiting Aruba had testing and vaccination requirements.
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Testing requirements for cruises
As of 2021, Aruba required all visitors to furnish proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken between 72 and 4 hours before travelling to the island. Visitors also had to fill out an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) form and purchase Aruba medical insurance ($30 per person).
As of 2025, Aruba's entry requirements for cruise ship passengers vary depending on the length of their stay in port. If you are spending fewer than 24 hours docked in Aruba, you only need a passport to enter. However, if your ship spends more than 24 hours docked in Aruba, you will need to check the visa requirements for your nationality. For example, passport or residence permit holders from the UK, US, Canada, and all EU nations can travel to Aruba by cruise visa-free for up to 30 days.
Some cruise lines may have additional testing requirements for passengers. For example, some lines may require a PCR test to be taken 2 days prior to boarding. It is important to check with your cruise line before travelling to ensure you meet all the necessary requirements.
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Aruba's vaccination program
Aruba implemented a vaccination programme in March 2021. The goal was to vaccinate everyone by the end of the summer of 2021. The Aruba Airport Authority has worked with the Department of Public Health to implement health and safety protocols following World Health Organisation guidelines. These include screening, temperature checks, on-site medical professionals, social distance markers, mandatory PPE training for staff, and more.
All visitors to Aruba are required to complete an online Embarkation and Disembarkation form and have a Covid-19 test before or on arrival. Additionally, they must take out Aruba Visitors Insurance to cover any medical and other costs in the event that they contract coronavirus during their stay. Visitors are also required to furnish proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken between 72 and 4 hours before travelling to Aruba.
Cruise lines visiting Aruba have their own testing requirements, with at least one requiring passengers to be vaccinated. The first flight with CommonPass, a platform that enables safer travel and easy entry to Aruba, landed in March 2021. Passengers can scan their passports and other requirements in the app to verify that they meet the entry requirements.
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Covid-19 PCR test requirements
As of November 2023, here are the Covid-19 PCR test requirements for visitors to Aruba:
All visitors aged 15 and over must wear a face mask during their flight to Aruba, in the airport, during any taxi ride or public transportation from the airport to their accommodation, and until they enter their room. Masks must also be worn on tour buses and in indoor public spaces.
All visitors must purchase Aruba Visitors Insurance, which helps protect against incurred medical and non-medical expenses in the case of testing positive for Covid-19 during their stay. The insurance is purchased as part of the ED Card immigration form and costs $30 per person.
All visitors must also furnish proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours to 4 hours before travelling to Aruba. The Aruba Health App offers passengers the opportunity to upload their test results during the ED Card registration process. Results must be uploaded no later than 12 hours before departure to Aruba.
If you are unable to get tested before travelling to Aruba, you can take a test upon arrival, but you must quarantine in your room at your booked accommodation until you receive your test result. The cost of the PCR test taken in Aruba is $75 per person and needs to be prepaid as part of the online ED Card process.
Children aged 14 and under are not required to take the PCR test.
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Frequently asked questions
Aruba requires visitors to provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken between 72 and 4 hours before travelling to the country.
The Aruba Department of Public Health reserves the right to test you upon arrival at your own expense ($75) and you will have to remain in quarantine until the test results are available.
You need to fill out an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) form and purchase Aruba medical insurance ($30 per person).
