Aruba: Authorities largely maintain COVID-19-related domestic measures and international travel restrictions as of Jan. 3 /update 35

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As of Jan. 3, authorities in Aruba have kept the island's COVID-19-related domestic measures and international travel restrictions largely the same as those in place in December.

Domestic Measures
All establishments, except those connected to hotels, are required to close by 23:59 at the latest. Access to public beaches and public parking lots remains banned 19:00-05:00 nightly. Businesses can continue to operate without specific capacity limits; however, restaurants must limit tables to a maximum of six people, and bars must limit tables to four people. Dancing at restaurants and nightlife establishments is prohibited. Individuals are required to wear a facemask in indoor public settings, including on public transport and tour buses.

International Travel Restrictions
Travelers arriving from any international destination must purchase health insurance and complete Aruba's digital Embarkation/Disembarkation Card (ED Card) no more than 72 hours and no less than four hours before travel. All travelers aged 12 and older generally must upload a negative result from a molecular COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours and no less than four hours prior to arrival.

Some additional restrictions have been imposed on certain countries. Travel from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe is banned. Additionally, travelers from countries classified as "very high risk" are required to have proof of a negative result from a molecular test taken within one day prior to their departure for Aruba. As of Jan. 3, these countries include Andorra, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Slovakia, Switzerland, and the UK.

Travelers from countries and territories classified as "high risk" are required to show proof of a negative result from a molecular test taken between two days and four hours prior to their departure for Aruba. As of Jan. 3, these countries and territories include all of Europe except those areas classified as "very high risk," as well as Australia, Barbados, Bolivia, Bonaire, Canada, Curacao, Dominica, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, the Maldives, Russia, Saba, Saint Maarten, Seychelles, South Korea, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, the US, and Vietnam.

Individuals aged 12 and older arriving in Aruba without a negative molecular COVID-19 test result will be tested at the airport and must quarantine for up to 24 hours in their accommodations while awaiting the result. This exception, however, is not available for travelers from high-risk and very high-risk locations.

Authorities encourage inbound travelers to download the Department of Public Health's Aruba Health App before travel. The mobile application contains information on COVID-19-related health procedures and provides expedited results for COVID-19 tests taken in Aruba. For instructions on downloading the app, click here.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, 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)
Aruba Health App