Aruba: Authorities update COVID-19-related international travel restrictions as of Feb. 3 /update 36

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Authorities in Aruba have updated the island's COVID-19-related international travel restrictions as of Feb. 3. Aruba's COVID-19-related domestic measures have remained largely unchanged since December.

Under the revised international travel restrictions, all visiting travelers to Aruba ages 12 and older must upload one of the following as part of the Embarkation and Disembarkation (ED) Card process to enter:

• Digitally verifiable proof (i.e., quick response [QR] code) of having received a booster shot of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine; those ages 12-17 are not required to have received a booster shot if they have been fully vaccinated with a primary series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine. Those electing to enter Aruba via this option must upload the proof of booster vaccination as part of the ED Card process no sooner than three days before arrival.

• A negative result from an antigen test taken within one day prior to arrival; those electing to enter Aruba via this option must upload the negative result as part of the ED Card process between one day and four hours before arrival.

• A negative result from a molecular test (e.g., PCR, ID NOW) taken within three days prior to arrival; those electing to enter Aruba via this option must upload the negative result as part of the ED Card process between three days and four hours before arrival.

There are no pre-travel vaccination or testing requirements in place for children ages 11 and younger. All country-specific travel restrictions have been lifted.

Domestic Measures
All establishments, except those connected to hotels, are required to close nightly by 23:59 at the latest. Access to public beaches and public parking lots remains barred 19:00-05:00 nightly. 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. In general, gatherings of more than six people are prohibited in public spaces; organized events and families are exempt from this requirement. Individuals are required to wear a facemask in all indoor public settings.

International Travel Restrictions
Travelers arriving from any international destination must purchase health insurance and complete Aruba's digital ED Card process within three days prior to arrival.

Authorities encourage inbound travelers to download the Department of Public Health's Aruba Health App before travel. The mobile application offers travelers the opportunity to have their uploaded test results approved prior to departure for Aruba; those with pre-departure approval may enter a pre-approved health lane at the airport upon arrival. The mobile application also contains information on COVID-19-related health procedures and provides expedited results for COVID-19 tests taken in Aruba. For more information, 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 and Disembarkation (ED) Card
Aruba Health App