Aruba: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Obtain ED-card approval within 7 days before travel; the sustainability fee is USD 20 for applicable air visitors. Use the official portal.
- Keep valid ID with you and never carry packages for strangers.
Einreise und Visa
Aruba has entry rules separate from European Netherlands. British tourists can visit visa-free for up to three months. Obtain ED-card approval before boarding, including for children; applicable air visitors pay the sustainability fee online. Other nationalities should check Caribbean visa requirements with the Netherlands authorities.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- Aruba ED-card ↗ Pflicht
Within 7 days before travel; approval needed before boarding · Gebühr: USD 20 sustainability fee where applicable · Inbound air passengers, including infants and children
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Valid for the duration of the stay.
Zoll
- Do not remove coral, seashells or beach sand.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, aruba.com ↗, aruba.com ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- US dollars are widely accepted.
- ATMs accept supported foreign bank cards; check issuer restrictions.
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Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Illegal drugs
- Removing coral, seashells or beach sand
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Carry identification; UK advice recommends a passport copy.
- Do not turn right on a red light.
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Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Catholicism is the largest tradition; other faiths also have places of worship.
Kleidung: Bring a light layer for air-conditioned rooms; dress appropriately for the venue.
Umgangsformen
- Agree the fare before taking an unmetered taxi.
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Klima
Warm year-round. Most hurricanes pass north of Aruba, but tropical storms, rough seas and heavy rain remain possible during June-November.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Februar: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- März: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- April: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- August: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- September: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- November: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Dezember: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste Reisezeit: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
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Was einpacken
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Type A/B, 120-127 V, 60 Hz
Wasser: Tap water is safe to drink according to the EU visitor information note.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Mobilfunk und eSIM: Local SIM options include SETAR and Digicel; confirm current offers and device support.
Notruf: 100 police; 911 ambulance/fire
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu ↗, aruba.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.