Aruba ED Card (2026): Everything You Need to Know Before You Fly
Planning a trip to Aruba? Before boarding your flight, you’ll need to complete the Aruba ED Card. Here’s everything you need to know — explained simply.
Aruba ED Card (2026): Everything You Need to Know Before You Fly
Planning a trip to Aruba? Before boarding your flight, you’ll need to complete the Aruba ED Card. Here’s everything you need to know — explained simply.
Quick Facts
Required?
Yes
Who Needs It?
All air travelers
When?
Within 6 days before departure
Fee
$20 (ages 8+)
Children
Under 8 don’t pay the fee
Vailidity
Once every 12 months
What is the Aruba ED Card?
The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation Card) is an online immigration form that all visitors arriving by air must complete before traveling to Aruba.
It is not a visa, but completing it is a mandatory requirement to enter the island.
When can you complete the ED Card?
You can complete your Aruba ED Card up to 6 days before your departure.
If you try earlier, the system won’t allow you to submit your application.
Where do I apply?
Always use the official Aruba Government website.
Unfortunately, several third-party websites look almost identical but charge unnecessary service fees for completing the exact same form.
What information do I need?
Before you start, have the following ready:
A valid passport
Your personal details
Contact information
Flight details
Accommodation information
A credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover)
The application only takes a few minutes.
What is the $20 Sustainability Fee?
During the ED Card application, visitors arriving by air who are 8 years or older are required to pay Aruba’s $20 Sustainability Fee.
Children under 8 years old are exempt.
The fee is paid once every 12 months, not once per calendar year.
If you’ve already paid within the past 12 months, the system recognizes your information and you won’t be asked to pay again.
Why does Aruba charge this fee?
The Sustainability Fee helps Aruba invest in the island’s future.
The funds are used to:
Modernize Aruba’s wastewater treatment facilities
Build additional treatment capacity for the growing number of visitors
Protect Aruba’s beaches, reefs and natural environment from pollution
The goal is simple: keeping Aruba beautiful for both visitors and locals.
Final Tips
Complete your ED Card a few days before your flight, double-check all information, and always use the official government website to avoid unnecessary fees.
Then all that’s left to do is enjoy Aruba.
Frequently Asked Questions
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