Do I need vaccinations for Aruba? Aruba ED Card and entry requirements

Traveling to Aruba soon for a well-deserved break? At the time of writing, Aruba does not require any mandatory vaccinations to enter the country.

That means you can visit the island without any compulsory immunizations (including COVID-19) - unless you're arriving from a yellow fever risk area. Additionally, you must have the Aruba ED Card to enter the country.

Required vaccinations for Aruba

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers aged 9 months old or over:

• Arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, and/or;
• Having transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

You'll be denied entry if a valid vaccination certificate cannot be provided in case of the above. Find out the

Recommended vaccinations for Aruba

💡 Recommended (but not required) vaccines include:

• Hepatitis A – for food and water safety
• Hepatitis B – if you’ll be in close contact with locals
• Tetanus – especially for outdoor adventures
• Rabies – if you plan to explore nature or encounter animals
• Typhoid – for those venturing into rural or off-grid areas

Even though these vaccines aren’t required, staying up to date can help protect your health during your tropical escape. A quick consult with a travel health specialist 4–6 weeks before your trip is a smart move.

What is the Aruba ED Card, and why do I need it?

While vaccines aren’t mandatory, Aruba does require all travelers to complete the Aruba ED Card, a digital entry document designed to streamline health and immigration screening. That doesn't mean vaccinations are mandatory, but it simple tracks the health info of incoming travelers.

💡 Femke Strietman, iVisa travel expert, explains:

"Think of the ED Card as Aruba’s health and customs clearance pass, even if you’re fully vaccinated or not."

What the Aruba ED Card does

✅ Acts as a pre-boarding health screening tool

✅ Helps Aruba monitor and manage traveler health risks

✅ Replaces physical immigration forms with a faster, paperless process

Who needs it the Aruba ED Card?

Everyone. Whether you’re vaccinated or unvaccinated, you must complete the ED Card before your trip.

How to get for the Aruba ED Card online

Get the Aruba ED Card fast and hassle-free with iVisa:

1. Fill in your personal and travel details
2. Choose a processing speed and pay the iVisa service fee securely
3. Add additional required info

While the ED Card is free, we charge a small service fee to do a full review of your details, to make sure nothing's missing, and 24/7 customer support. It also includes the mandatory sustainability fee that all travelers of 8 years old and over must pay to enter the island.

Here's a quick way to check the Aruba ED Card costs:

📅 Pro tip: Apply at least 24–72 hours before your flight to avoid any last-minute issues at check-in.

Contact us for more information about Aruba travel documents

With iVisa, your paperwork is the easy part. Let us help you get to Aruba’s white-sand beaches faster - stress-free and fully prepared.

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