FAQs

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What are the health requirements before travel to Aruba?

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All visitors (including children) spending more than 24 hours in Aruba are required to complete the online ED Card immigration form to be permitted entry. Travelers are no longer required to present a COVID-19 negative test result or proof of vaccination.

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How do I complete the online ED Card immigration form?

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This is a requirement for travel. The link below will take you through this process. https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements/before-you-travel 4 Steps: 1. Requisite Insurance Coverage 2. Basic traveler information and personal health assessment 3. Consent to Aruba Government Mandates 4. Arrival Health Procedures in Aruba

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Are passports a requirement for travel?

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YES! Make sure you have an updated passport. If you do not have a passport, routine processing is 8 to 11 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 5 to 7 weeks. As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States, however, the U.S. has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.

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Is Aruba safe?

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Aruba consistently ranks as one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean. Please refer to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html for general safety information in Aruba.

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How do I get from the airport to my hotel?

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To get from Aruba's Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to your hotel, it will be easiest to take a taxi. Fares are fixed. For example, fares to the high-rise area will cost $25; rides to low-rise properties generally cost $22. Note that some hotels may offer free shuttles. Aruba does not have Uber and Lyft.

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Should I rent a car?

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If you stay at one of the recommended hotels/near palm beach, you are in walking distance to all activities, fun bars, restaurants, and beach/ocean. Uber does not exist on the island. Taxis are everywhere. Prices range based on distance. Approx $32 to/from airport and $10-15 from airBnB and town.

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Does Aruba accept the US dollar?

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The US dollars are widely accepted throughout the Island.

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What are the credit card policies in Aruba?

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Major credit cards are almost universally accepted in Aruba. Visa and MasterCard seem to dominate the landscape, with Discover making a comeback and American Express being at times shunned due to the alleged fees it charges. Usually, MasterCard and Visa charge a foreign currency transaction fee of 1%. However, most credit card companies add an extra percentage on it, making the fee range from 1.5% to 3% or even more. Therefore, this fee differs from one credit card issuer to the other. The best way to avoid foreign transaction fees is the use a debit or credit card that waives such fees while traveling abroad.

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What are the cell phone usage policies in Aruba?

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US cellphones will work in Aruba. However please keep in mind that if you retain your own US SIM card you may incur considerable roaming fees from your US cellphone company, you should call to see if they offer coverage in Aruba and what it would cost.

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Where are the ceremony and reception taking place?

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Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino- both the wedding and reception will be on the beach! L.G. Smith Blvd 101, Noord, Aruba

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What's the wedding day attire?

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Beachy semi-formal/cocktail, shoes optional! Think simple sundress, breezy maxi dress, or romper. Short-sleeved shirts as well as shorts :)

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Will there be an afterparty?

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YES! The wedding will end at 10 pm. For anyone who wants to continue the fun- afterparty to follow at a beachside bar.

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What should I drink?

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Balashi and Chill are local beers, the cheapest on the island. Alcohol is most expensive in the high rise hotels. You can pack 1 liter of liquor in a checked bag per person. You can pack your own cooler for pools/beach- bring cups as no glass is permitted.