No visa is required for U.S. citizens. All U.S. citizens entering Aruba by air must have a passport, passport cards are not accepted for air travelers. As of June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens traveling via land or sea must have a passport or passport card for entry. If you plan to take your pet, you need a certificate of health from your veterinarian issued within 30 days of your trip.
The length of stay in Aruba for tourists is limited to 30 days. If you plan to stay longer, contact the Aruba Office of Immigration to extend your stay up to 180 days.
In general, no immunizations are required for U.S. citizens unless you are entering Aruba from a country where yellow fever is present. If so, you must have proof you have had a yellow fever vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that you have all of your routine vaccines up to date. These include: chickenpox, polio, measles, mumps. rubella, diphtheria and tetanus.
The Aruba departure tax is usually included in the price of your airline ticket.
You will preclear U.S. customs in Aruba. Arrive at least three hours before your flight because the line can be long.
U.S. currency, major credit cards and traveler's checks are widely accepted on the island. The legal drinking age is 18 years.
