This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.
Aruba is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It sets and enforces its own entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Netherlands Embassy in the UK.
COVID-19 rules
There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Aruba. The authorities in Aruba may test you when you arrive before letting you into the country.
Passport validity requirements
If you’re visiting Aruba, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You can visit Aruba for up to 3 months without a visa.
To stay longer (or to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the Aruban government’s entry requirements.
It’s illegal to overstay the entry period or to work without a work permit.
You must complete an embarkation card up to 7 days before you arrive. You’ll need to show proof of approval to travel to your airline before you can fly.
Applying for a visa
Apply for a short-term or long-term Caribbean visa for Aruba.
Vaccination requirements
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Aruba guide.
Depending on your circ*mstances, this may include a yellow fever certificate.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Aruba. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Travelling through Aruba
If you’re travelling through Aruba, you need to fill in the embarkation/disembarkation card.
