Official System: Aruba Online ED Card (Embarkation-Disembarkation Card) & Sustainability Fee
2026 Quick Answer
All incoming travelers clearing Aruba Immigration — including visa-exempt and visa-required tourists, infants and children of all ages, transit passengers clearing immigration, and returning Censo-registered residents of Aruba. Travelers must submit the Aruba Online ED Card (Embarkation-Disembarkation Card) & Sustainability Fee (Within 7 calendar days prior to arrival (Today through Today + 6 days)). This digital declaration replaces: Paper Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) Card.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Aruba so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before 7-day official window | Too Early | Prepare your passport and itinerary, or pre-submit early with NomadicMart (from $49) so our queue files automatically as soon as the window opens. |
| Within 7 calendar days prior to arrival (Today through Today + 6 days) | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Complete your Aruba Online ED Card (Embarkation-Disembarkation Card) & Sustainability Fee with passport, transport, and accommodation details to receive your digital confirmation. |
| 24 hours to 3 hours before departure | Priority Window | Submit immediately before airline check-in closes and save a screenshot or PDF of your Aruba ED Card confirmation offline. |
| At departure gate / Aruba arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines and border control officers verify Aruba ED Card completion prior to boarding or at the port of entry. |
Compliance tip: Includes the mandatory USD $20.00 Aruba Sustainability Fee (enforced since July 1, 2024 / December 6, 2024) for Aruba Wastewater Sustainable Solutions (AWSS), unless automatically exempted during Step 8's PaymentExemptionCheckBatch.
Compliance tip: American Express (AMEX) is NOT accepted on the official government payment gateway; only Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are supported.
Compliance tip: Step 2 requires uploading or capturing a photo of the passport biographical data page (with the bottom Machine-Readable Zone / MRZ clearly visible) for automated OCR parsing before manual field editing is unlocked.
Compliance tip: Supports group/family submissions of up to 10 travelers sharing the same arrival date, with a single consolidated payment and combined/individual PDF Travel Qualifier QR codes.
Eligible Passports: Eligible adult biometric e-Passport holders with an approved Online ED Card Travel Qualifier QR code (plus travelers enrolled in the Aruba Happy One Pass biometric Digital Travel Credential app).
How Airport Clearance Works: Eligible adult biometric e-Passport holders with an approved Online ED Card Travel Qualifier QR code (plus travelers enrolled in the Aruba Happy One Pass biometric Digital Travel Credential app).
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUA | Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) – Oranjestad | Air | Primary port of entry; equipped with automated e-Gates, Aruba Happy One Pass (AHOP), and US CBP Preclearance. |
| AW-2 | Oranjestad Cruise Port & Barcadera / Renaissance Yacht Marinas | Sea | Required for private yacht/boat arrivals (Travel Mode = Sea) and air-to-sea cruise embarkation passengers. |
Choose your arrival date (up to 7 calendar days prior to travel) and upload a photo of your passport data page for instant MRZ autofill.
Provide your inbound and outbound flight numbers, home address, occupation, purpose of visit, and your Aruba hotel, timeshare, or rental address.
Accept the entry disclaimers and complete the USD $20.00 Sustainability Fee (automatically waived for children <8, residents, and repeat same-year visitors) to receive your Green Check Travel Qualifier PDF.
Regional & Border Corridor Advisory (Americas & Caribbean):
Includes the mandatory USD $20.00 Aruba Sustainability Fee (enforced since July 1, 2024 / December 6, 2024) for Aruba Wastewater Sustainable Solutions (AWSS), unless automatically exempted during Step 8's PaymentExemptionCheckBatch. American Express (AMEX) is NOT accepted on the official government payment gateway; only Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are supported. Step 2 requires uploading or capturing a photo of the passport biographical data page (with the bottom Machine-Readable Zone / MRZ clearly visible) for automated OCR parsing before manual field editing is unlocked. Supports group/family submissions of up to 10 travelers sharing the same arrival date, with a single consolidated payment and combined/individual PDF Travel Qualifier QR codes. An approved Aruba ED Card is valid ONLY for the specific flight and arrival date registered. If a flight is missed or rebooked, a new ED Card must be submitted, though the USD $20.00 Sustainability Fee will be automatically waived on the re-application. Exporting Aruban white sand, seashells, or coral and bringing any narcotics (including medical marijuana/CBD) into Aruba are strictly prohibited.
Since July 1, 2024, the Government of Aruba collects a mandatory USD $20.00 Sustainability Fee per visitor via the Online ED Card to fund island wastewater and environmental infrastructure (AWSS). The ED Card registration itself is free.
Children under 8 years old, repeat visitors returning to Aruba within the same calendar year on the same passport, Censo-registered Aruba residents, same-day transfer passengers (<24 hours), air-to-cruise embarkation passengers, crew members, and registered Aruban students are automatically exempted from the $20 fee, though they must still complete the ED Card.
The official portal allows applications starting 6 days before your arrival date (a 7-calendar-day window inclusive of today and arrival day).
Because an Aruba ED Card is only valid for the exact flight and date registered, you must submit a new ED Card if your flight number or arrival date changes. However, the system automatically recognizes your passport and waives any duplicate $20.00 Sustainability Fee.
Yes. Every traveler holding a passport, including infants and children under 8, must have an approved Online ED Card (children under 8 are automatically exempt from the $20.00 fee).