Aruba: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- 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.
Entrada y visados
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.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- Aruba ED-card ↗ obligatorio
Within 7 days before travel; approval needed before boarding · Tasa: USD 20 sustainability fee where applicable · Inbound air passengers, including infants and children
Validez del pasaporte: Valid for the duration of the stay.
Aduana
- Do not remove coral, seashells or beach sand.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, aruba.com ↗, aruba.com ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.
Redes de pago: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- US dollars are widely accepted.
- ATMs accept supported foreign bank cards; check issuer restrictions.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗, international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Illegal drugs
- Removing coral, seashells or beach sand
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Carry identification; UK advice recommends a passport copy.
- Do not turn right on a red light.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Catholicism is the largest tradition; other faiths also have places of worship.
Ropa: Bring a light layer for air-conditioned rooms; dress appropriately for the venue.
Etiqueta
- Agree the fare before taking an unmetered taxi.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: aruba.com ↗, international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu ↗, gov.uk ↗
Clima
Warm year-round. Most hurricanes pass north of Aruba, but tropical storms, rough seas and heavy rain remain possible during June-November.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- febrero: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- marzo: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- abril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mayo: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- junio: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- julio: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- agosto: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septiembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octubre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- noviembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- diciembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Mejor temporada: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Qué llevar
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Carrying packages for strangers
Práctico
Enchufes: Type A/B, 120-127 V, 60 Hz
Agua: Tap water is safe to drink according to the EU visitor information note.
Circulación: por la derecha
Móvil y eSIM: Local SIM options include SETAR and Digicel; confirm current offers and device support.
Emergencias: 100 police; 911 ambulance/fire
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu ↗, aruba.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.