What the Aruba ED Card is

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The Aruba ED Card is the embarkation and disembarkation form that replaced the paper card cabin crew used to hand out before landing in Oranjestad. Every traveller arriving in Aruba completes one, and it is checked twice: by the airline before you board, and by Aruba immigration when you land.

Your Aruba entry form records your passport details, your flight, your arrival date and where you are staying on the island. Everything on it is tied to your passport, so the details have to match your travel documents exactly. A passport number with one character wrong, or a flight number that does not match your booking, is what turns a two-minute check into a problem at the desk.

You will see it under several names. Aruba entry card, Aruba arrival card, Aruba immigration form, Aruba travel form, Aruba online ED Card, Aruba ID card and the Dutch ED kaart Aruba all point at the same document. Whichever of those brought you here, this is where you complete it.

The full name is the Aruba Embarkation Disembarkation Card, which is where the initials come from. Your Aruba embarkation details and your Aruba disembarkation details sit on the same form, which is why one card covers both directions of the trip. The ED Card Aruba requires today is entirely digital, and there is no paper version left to collect on the plane.

Pre-requisites for submission

  • Current passport credentials
  • Flight details and arrival date
  • Intended local lodging or resort address
  • Primary contact details
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Before departure

Why the airline checks it before you fly

Your QR code is checked before you board.

This is the part travellers underestimate, and it is the reason the Aruba ED Card is worth getting right.

When your form is accepted you receive a confirmation with a QR code on it. That code is what the airline scans at check-in, at the departure airport, before you are given a boarding pass. It is not a formality at the Aruba end. It happens at your end, hours before the flight.

A traveller who turns up without a valid ED Card is not simply delayed on arrival. They can be refused boarding, at the airport they are standing in, with a booked seat and a paid holiday on the other side of it.

That is why the details matter more than the form looks like it should. The QR code is only issued if the information you submitted is complete and consistent, and it is tied to the passport you named. We check the passport number, the flight and the arrival date against each other before your Aruba ED Card goes in, precisely so that the code arrives.

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Plan ahead

The filing window is seven days

A little time now makes travel day easier.

Your Aruba ED Card can be filed in the seven days before you travel. That is a wider window than most entry forms give you, and it is worth using.

Filing early inside the window rather than the night before means that if something needs correcting, there is time to correct it. Filing at the last minute means finding out at the check-in desk.

Send us your passport and flight details whenever suits you, today if you like. We prepare your Aruba entry form now, hold it ready, and file it as soon as your window opens. Your confirmation, with its QR code, reaches your inbox the same day.

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For every traveller

Everyone travelling needs one

One trip, one card for each person.

Every traveller arriving in Aruba completes an ED Card. That means every person on the booking, not one form per family.

Children need one. Infants need one, completed by a parent or guardian. A family of four is four separate Aruba ED Cards, four QR codes, four scans at the gate.

Travellers on a cruise that calls at Aruba, travellers connecting through, and returning visitors who have done it before all complete a fresh Aruba entry form for each trip. There is no card that carries over from last year.

Add everyone travelling with you to a single application and the shared details, your flight and accommodation, are entered once. Each person still gets their own Aruba arrival card at the end of it.

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On arrival

Aruba immigration, on arrival

A matching passport and QR code keep things moving.

Aruba immigration scans the QR code on your ED Card when you reach the counter at Queen Beatrix, and your details come up linked to the passport you hand over. When the form and the passport agree, that is the whole interaction.

Travellers whose Aruba immigration form does not match their passport are the ones who end up standing aside while it is sorted out, at the end of a flight, with the rest of the queue moving past them.

Almost every problem with an Aruba ED Card comes down to that mismatch, and that is exactly what we look for before yours is submitted.

What to have ready

Four things, and you can start before you have all of them.

Your passport

The name and number on your Aruba ED Card have to match it character for character, so work from the document itself rather than from memory.

Your flight

The flight number and arrival date for the leg that brings you into Aruba. If you are connecting through Miami, Amsterdam or Bogotá, it is the arrival into Aruba that counts.

Where you are staying

The address of your accommodation on the island, whether that is a hotel in Palm Beach, a rental in Eagle Beach or a family home. A booking reference on its own is not enough for the Aruba immigration form.

An email address

Your confirmed Aruba entry card and its QR code are sent there, and it is where we reach you if a detail needs checking before filing.

Why travellers file their Aruba ED Card with us

Every Aruba entry form we send has been read by a person first.

Read, not just forwarded

Your passport number, your flight and your arrival date are checked against each other before your Aruba ED Card is filed, not after.

Filed inside your window

We prepare your Aruba entry form in advance and submit it inside the seven-day window, with time left to correct anything that needs it.

The whole party in one go

Add your family or group to a single application. Every traveller gets their own Aruba arrival card, but the shared details are typed once.

Reachable any hour

Aruba is four hours behind London and one ahead of New York. Questions arrive at odd times, and someone answers.

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Apply in 3 easy steps

Send your Aruba ED Card details in one guided application. We prepare the entry form and file it inside the seven-day window before travel.

  1. Step 01

    Start your Aruba ED Card

    Enter your passport and flight details for your Aruba ED Card. We show you the requirements and available processing options before you continue.

  2. Step 02

    Complete your application online

    Fill in the guided form in minutes. Real-time validation catches errors instantly, so nothing holds up your Aruba application.

  3. Step 03

    Receive your Aruba ED Card confirmation

    Our specialists review and process your application. Your Aruba ED Card confirmation is sent to your inbox once processing is complete.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Aruba ED Card application process, fees, and requirements.

What is the Aruba ED Card?
The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation Card) is the mandatory digital entry form for all travelers arriving in Aruba by air. Also known as the Aruba Entry Card or Aruba Arrival Form, it replaces the old paper card and must be completed online before boarding your flight.
When should I complete the Aruba entry form?
Your Aruba ED Card can be filed in the seven days before you travel. Send us your details at any point beforehand and yours goes in as soon as that window opens, with time to spare before check-in.
How do I receive my Aruba Online ED Card after applying?
Once your Aruba ED Card Application is processed, you will receive your confirmation by email in PDF format. You can print it or present it digitally on your mobile phone at immigration upon arrival.
What if I make a mistake on the application?
Our team reviews your Aruba Entry Card application to detect errors. If corrections are necessary, we will assist you to ensure your form is valid and accepted by Aruba Immigration.
Is the Aruba ED Card enough to enter the country?
The Aruba Embarkation Disembarkation Card is a mandatory entry form, but it does not replace other travel authorizations that may apply to your nationality. Depending on where you are from, additional entry requirements may still apply. This page covers the ED Card process.
Why should I apply through this website?
We guide you through the Aruba ED Card application, check your passport, flight and arrival details for common mistakes, and prepare the form for filing inside the seven-day window. If something needs checking before submission, our team can contact you before the form goes in.
What happens if I arrive at the airport without one?
Your airline checks for a valid ED Card before issuing a boarding pass. Without it you can be refused boarding at the departure airport, which is why it is worth sorting out before the day of the flight rather than on it.
Do children and babies need their own?
Yes. Every traveller needs an Aruba ED Card, including infants, completed by a parent or guardian. Four travellers means four cards.
Is the Aruba ID card the same thing?
Yes. Aruba ID card, Aruba entry card, Aruba arrival card and ED kaart Aruba are all names travellers use for the same embarkation and disembarkation form. It is the document on this page.
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