Travelers to Aruba can now enjoy an updated online experience when completing their mandatory Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) Card before arrival. This card, required for all visitors, simplifies entry processing by enabling Aruba Immigration to verify essential travel and health details in advance, allowing visitors to breeze through customs and start their Aruba adventure as smoothly as possible.
Why Complete the ED Card?
Aruba’s ED Card is a digital replacement for the former paper card, essential for all travelers, including minors and infants, planning to spend over 24 hours on the island. The online ED Card provides several benefits:
- Ease of Entry: Once the ED Card application is approved, the form is digitally linked to the traveler’s passport, expediting immigration checks upon arrival.
- Advance Health & Travel Verification: The ED Card includes a health disclaimer section that aligns with Aruba’s public health policies, ensuring safe travel for all. Completing the form within 7 days prior to arrival allows travelers to input current health and trip information, further safeguarding their journey.
New Design & Added Sustainability Fee
The redesigned ED Card website, edcardaruba.aw, now features a more user-friendly interface. Notably, since July 2024, Aruba has introduced a $20 Sustainability Fee to fund local environmental projects, payable through the ED Card platform as part of the application. This fee helps Aruba continue its commitment to eco-friendly tourism practices, benefiting both travelers and residents.
How to Complete the ED Card
- Access the Site: Head to edcardaruba.aw to start the application process up to 7 days before your trip.
- Provide Key Details: The application will request personal, passport, and flight information, along with health-related questions to align with current guidelines.
- Receive Confirmation: Once approved, travelers receive an email confirmation with a personalized QR code and ED Card number. This confirmation is needed at check-in or upon boarding.
With the completion of the online ED Card, visitors can be well-prepared to make the most of their visit to Aruba, One Happy Island. Be sure to finalize your ED Card application early, pack your bags, and get ready for the tropical getaway of a lifetime!
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