Aruba: Authorities end COVID-19-related curfew as of Sept. 9 /update 31

Event

As of Sept. 9, authorities in Aruba have eased certain business restrictions and lifted a previously imposed nightly curfew due to decreases in COVID-19 infections. Travel requirements remain mostly unchanged.

Domestic Restrictions
A 22:00-05:00 nightly curfew that was previously in place has been lifted; however, most businesses must continue to close nightly by 00:01. Casinos and businesses located within hotels must close at 01:00. Access to public beaches remains banned nightly between 19:00-05:00.

Businesses can operate without specific capacity limits; however, restaurants must limit tables to a maximum of six people. Dancing remains banned. Private gatherings must remain limited to a maximum of six people. The use of facemasks is mandatory in indoor public settings.

International Travel
Travel restrictions remain mostly unchanged. Fully vaccinated travelers from countries considered high-risk, including the US and UK, are no longer exempt from COVID-19 entry testing requirements. Only travelers from certain European countries - excluding those designated high risk - continue to be allowed entry into Aruba with proof of vaccination (Digital Covid Certificate, DCC). As of Sept. 9, this includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden.

Travelers from all destinations must complete the digital Embarkation-Disembarkation Card (ED Card) and purchase health insurance before travel. Except for individuals from accepted European countries, all travelers aged 12 and older must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test. The test must be taken between 72 and four hours prior to departure for the island. Individuals arriving without a negative COVID-19 test result will be tested at the airport at their own expense and must then quarantine for up to 24 hours in their accommodations while awaiting the result. Travelers from Venezuela are banned from entering Aruba.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on local disease activity.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government COVID-19 Information
Embarkation-Disembarkation Card (ED card)