North America

Aruba: ED Card (Embarkation & Disembarkation Card)

What to prepare

  • Passport for every traveller
  • Flight or vessel number
  • Address of the first accommodation
  • Email address and phone number
  • Visa, Mastercard or Discover card for the fee when applicable

How to complete ED Card for Aruba

The original field name appears first, followed by its meaning and a practical completion tip.

Form field

Arrival Date

MeaningArrival date
How to fill it

Select the date on which you will arrive in Aruba. The form displays dates as DD.MM.YYYY.

Form field

Are you a resident of Aruba?

MeaningAruba residency
How to fill it

Choose No if you are visiting as a tourist and are not an Aruba resident.

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Upload / Capture

MeaningUpload or photograph the passport
How to fill it

Upload the passport bio page or capture it with the device camera. JPEG, JPG, PNG, HEIC and GIF are supported, and the full machine-readable zone (MRZ) at the bottom must be clearly visible.

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Passport Number

MeaningPassport number
How to fill it

Check the scanned value against the passport. If manual entry is available, enter the number without spaces or extra symbols.

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Passport Expiration Date

MeaningPassport expiry date
How to fill it

Enter the passport expiry date in DD.MM.YYYY format.

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Last Name(s)

MeaningSurname or family names
How to fill it

Copy every surname exactly as printed on the passport bio page.

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First Name(s)

MeaningGiven names
How to fill it

Enter every given name in the same spelling and order as in the passport.

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Nationality

MeaningNationality
How to fill it

Select the nationality stated in the passport used for this trip.

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Date of Birth

MeaningDate of birth
How to fill it

Enter the date of birth in DD.MM.YYYY format.

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Gender

MeaningGender
How to fill it

Choose Male, Female or Other(s), as applicable.

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Country of Birth

MeaningCountry of birth
How to fill it

Select the country of birth that corresponds to your passport details.

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Country of Departure

MeaningCountry of departure
How to fill it

Select the country from which you travel directly to Aruba. After a connection, use the country of the final airport or port before Aruba.

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Travel Mode

MeaningMode of arrival or departure
How to fill it

Choose Air for air travel or Sea for sea travel. The next required fields change according to this choice.

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Airline

MeaningAirline
How to fill it

For arrival, select the airline operating the final flight to Aruba; for departure, select the airline operating the flight from Aruba.

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Flight Number

MeaningFlight number
How to fill it

Select the actual arrival or departure flight. For a connecting itinerary, use the final flight into Aruba.

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Vessel Name

MeaningVessel name
How to fill it

This field appears when Sea is selected. Enter the name of the cruise ship or other vessel on which you arrive.

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Departure Date from Aruba

MeaningDeparture date from Aruba
How to fill it

Select your planned departure date in DD.MM.YYYY format.

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Country of Residence

MeaningCountry of residence
How to fill it

Select the country where you normally live, not the destination of the current trip.

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ZIP Code

MeaningPostal or ZIP code
How to fill it

Enter the postal code for your permanent residential address.

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State

MeaningState, province or region
How to fill it

Select the administrative region of your permanent residence.

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City

MeaningCity
How to fill it

Enter the city of your permanent residence.

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Address

MeaningStreet
How to fill it

Enter the street name for your permanent residential address.

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Number

MeaningHouse number
How to fill it

Enter the house or building number separately from the street name.

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Suffix

MeaningHouse-number suffix
How to fill it

Enter any addition to the house number when applicable; otherwise leave it blank.

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Occupation

MeaningOccupation
How to fill it

Choose the option that best describes your current occupation or employment status.

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Purpose of Visit

MeaningPurpose of travel
How to fill it

Select the actual purpose of the trip. For an ordinary holiday, choose the tourism option provided by the form.

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Dual Citizenship

MeaningDual citizenship
How to fill it

Choose Yes if you hold another citizenship in addition to the one already stated, or No if you do not.

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Add Family Member

MeaningAdd a family member
How to fill it

Use this button to add another traveller. An ED Card is required for every passenger, including infants and children; check the Total Travelers count after adding everyone.

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How many prior visits to Aruba?

MeaningNumber of previous Aruba visits
How to fill it

Select the truthful number or range. Choose the option indicating no previous visits when this is your first trip.

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How did you book your trip?

MeaningTrip booking method
How to fill it

Select how the trip was actually booked, such as directly, through a travel agency or tour operator, or through an online service, according to the available choices.

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How did you hear about Aruba?

MeaningHow you heard about Aruba
How to fill it

Choose the source that best describes how you discovered the destination, such as online media, social media, a recommendation or advertising.

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Why did you pick Aruba?

MeaningMain reason for choosing Aruba
How to fill it

Select the closest available reason. This is a visitor-statistics question, so choose the option that best reflects the trip.

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Place of Stay

MeaningType of accommodation
How to fill it

Select the actual type of the first place of stay in Aruba, such as a hotel, apartment, private home or a host's residence.

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Email Address

MeaningEmail address
How to fill it

Enter an active email address. The successful submission confirmation is sent by email.

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Confirm Email Address

MeaningConfirm email address
How to fill it

Enter the same email address again without differences or extra spaces.

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Review

MeaningApplication review
How to fill it

Before submission, compare the names, passport details, arrival and departure dates and services, address, purpose of visit and email with the source documents.

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Disclaimers

MeaningRequired acknowledgements
How to fill it

Acknowledge that cash above Afl. 20,000 or USD 11,000 must be declared to Customs; drugs, including medicinal marijuana, are illegal; exporting Aruban sand and importing or exporting seashells are prohibited; and all submitted information is truthful.

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Get the latest news...

MeaningNews and offers subscription
How to fill it

This is an optional marketing checkbox. Leave it clear if you do not want promotional email.

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Credit Card Number

MeaningCredit card number
How to fill it

When the Sustainability Fee applies, enter the card number only on the official portal. The portal lists Visa, Mastercard and Discover as supported cards.

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CVV

MeaningCard security code
How to fill it

Enter the three-digit CVV from the back of the card and never provide it outside the official edcardaruba.aw domain.

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Credit Card Expiration

MeaningCredit card expiry
How to fill it

Select the expiry month and year shown on the payment card.

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Sustainability Fee

MeaningSustainability Fee
How to fill it

The fee is USD 20 per passenger for most visitors arriving by air. Exemptions may cover residents, children under 8, repeat visitors who already paid during the same calendar year and certain Aruban students; rely on the amount calculated by the official portal.

Form field

Pay and Submit

MeaningPay and submit
How to fill it

Check the total, pay any applicable fee and submit the application. Keep the page open until the submission result appears.

After submission

After successful submission, check the application status and the email confirmation. Save the qualifier or confirmation on your phone and print a copy; Aruba's official tourism website recommends printing both the application and confirmation.

Common mistakes

Wrong arrival flight number

Enter the final flight that arrives in your destination country, not the first flight in your itinerary.

Details do not match the passport

Copy names, document numbers and dates exactly as shown in the passport, using the required writing system.

Submitting outside the filing window

Check the permitted filing window for the destination and do not submit the form too early.

Using an intermediary website

Compare the portal address with the official link before entering your details, as third-party services may charge extra fees.

Questions and answers

Do tourists need the Aruba arrival card?

For a standard tourist trip, complete the Embarkation & Disembarkation Card within 7 days before arrival. Use the official portal and save the confirmation on your phone.

When should the Aruba arrival card be submitted?

The recommended filing window is within 7 days before arrival. Recheck the timing on the official portal before travel.

Does each child need a form?

Entry details are generally required for every traveller, including children. Check whether the official portal lets a parent add family members to one submission.

Should the confirmation be printed?

Save the QR code, PDF or reference number on your phone. Print it as well when the official instructions request a paper copy.

Can an error be corrected after submission?

Editing options depend on the portal. If no edit function is available, a new submission with correct details is usually required.

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