Find the right Aruba visa for your trip. Apply online with Tribal Immigration and skip the hassle.
The Aruba ED-Card (Embarkation-Disembarkation Card) is an online form required from all travelers – both foreigners and locals. It was designed to help better monitor the visitors' flow and collect funds for sustainable tourism practices.
The ED-Card must be completed each time the traveler crosses the Aruban border (so for each arrival and departure).
To apply, they must fill out the online form with personal data, passport details, and travel plans. A confirmation will be delivered to the applicant's email address.
General Aruba visa requirements are:
Based on official government sources
Sources: Official Website of Aruba ED-Card · Government Portal of Aruba · Customs Department of Aruba
What each document covers, who it suits, and how it is issued.
The online travel document for visiting Aruba, issued electronically.
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Our experts check your application for the errors that lead to refusals, fix them with you, then submit it to the Aruba authorities on your behalf.
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Once approved, your document arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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What travellers commonly ask about Aruba visas.
Still have questions?Our visa experts are available 24/7 by chat and email.No, you do not need an Aruba ED-Card if you are transiting through Aruba and do not leave the airport area.
Yes, all travelers, including infants and children, must have an Aruba ED-Card to enter Aruba.
You can use our convenient status checker tool to see the progress of your application.
Printing out the approved Embarkation-Disembarkation Card on arrival to Aruba is not mandatory – you can have a paper or digital copy.
The processing of an Aruba ED-Card is very fast, but it cannot be done earlier than 7 days before the travel.
Your Embarkation-Disembarkation Card will be delivered directly to the email address provided in the registration form.
The Aruba ED-Card is required from tourists traveling for sightseeing or business. You need a suitable visa and/or work permit to work in Aruba.
The Aruba ED-Card remains valid for a single visit, regardless of length. Don't stay in Aruba longer than 30 days per visit and 180 days per calendar year as a tourist.
Every traveler visiting Aruba for tourism, leisure, family reunions, or business needs to be registered in the ED-Card system.
We handle the paperwork, the review and the submission, so you just show up ready to travel.
Apply nowEvery person entering or leaving Aruba is required to have a valid Aruban ED-Card.
The registration must be completed by foreign tourists and local residents returning to Aruba. The Aruban ED-Card isn't mandatory for those who transit and don't leave the airport area.
The process of registering in the Aruban ED-Card system with Passporta is very simple and shouldn't take more than a few minutes. We've prepared a short application form to make the process as easy as possible.
As soon as the online application is approved, the traveler will receive their Aruban ED-Card at the email address provided in the form.
The Embarkation-Disembarkation Card registration typically takes 20 minutes, but the processing may be slightly prolonged as our experts at Passporta check all forms.
IMPORTANT: It's possible to complete the process earlier, but the application can only be processed within the 7-day period before departure.
The ED-Card remains valid for a single visit and must be completed each time the traveler enters or leaves Aruba.
The online Embarkation-Disembarkation Card was created for visitors staying in Aruba for tourism, family matters, or business for no more than 30 days.
The number of days ED-Card holders can spend in Aruba cannot exceed 180 days per year.
The processing time for the Aruba Embarkation-Disembarkation Card can vary, but it shouldn't take more than a few hours.
Travelers can register in the online ED-Card system anytime, but their application can be processed within the 7-day period before departure. Even if they submit the form earlier, our experts at Passporta will process it on time.
While waiting for the Aruban ED-Card approval notice, look at the example below. The authorized document will look exactly like that.
At Passporta, we specialize in helping travelers with their online visa applications for various countries around the world. Our focus is on providing expert assistance and guidance to facilitate travel experience.
Please note that we are a private company and are not affiliated with any government agency or law firm. As such, we do not offer legal advice.
If you prefer, you can apply for a visa directly through the official government website.
