Aruba: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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 aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Aruba ED-card ↗ verplicht
Within 7 days before travel; approval needed before boarding · Kosten: USD 20 sustainability fee where applicable · Inbound air passengers, including infants and children
Geldigheid paspoort: Valid for the duration of the stay.
Douane
- Do not remove coral, seashells or beach sand.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, aruba.com ↗, aruba.com ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.
Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- US dollars are widely accepted.
- ATMs accept supported foreign bank cards; check issuer restrictions.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.state.gov ↗, international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu ↗
Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Illegal drugs
- Removing coral, seashells or beach sand
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Carry identification; UK advice recommends a passport copy.
- Do not turn right on a red light.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Catholicism is the largest tradition; other faiths also have places of worship.
Kleding: Bring a light layer for air-conditioned rooms; dress appropriately for the venue.
Etiquette
- Agree the fare before taking an unmetered taxi.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: aruba.com ↗, international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu ↗, gov.uk ↗
Klimaat
Warm year-round. Most hurricanes pass north of Aruba, but tropical storms, rough seas and heavy rain remain possible during June-November.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- februari: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maart: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- april: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mei: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- augustus: 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
- december: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste seizoen: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Type A/B, 120-127 V, 60 Hz
Water: Tap water is safe to drink according to the EU visitor information note.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Mobiel en eSIM: Local SIM options include SETAR and Digicel; confirm current offers and device support.
Noodnummers: 100 police; 911 ambulance/fire
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu ↗, aruba.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.