As a non-resident filling out the Aruba ED Card, you should select “Non-Resident” as your traveler type, enter your permanent home country address in the personal information section, and your Aruba hotel or accommodation address in the separate accommodation section. The “Residence Number” field — if visible — does not apply to tourists; enter N/A. The $20 sustainability fee applies to all non-resident air travelers aged 8 and older.
What Is “Non-Resident” on the Aruba ED Card?
On the Aruba ED Card form at edcardaruba.aw, travelers are classified as either “Resident” or “Non-Resident.” A non-resident is anyone who does not permanently live in Aruba — this includes all tourists, holiday visitors, business travelers, and transit passengers arriving by air.
The non-resident category covers:
- US, UK, Canadian, European, and all other international tourists
- Business travelers visiting Aruba temporarily
- Family visits, cruise-origin air travelers, and anyone not residing in Aruba
Selecting Your Traveler Type: Non-Resident
The traveler type selection appears near the beginning of the Aruba ED Card form, right after you enter your arrival date. Select Non-Resident if you are a tourist or visitor. This choice determines which fields appear in the rest of the form.
Selecting “Resident” by mistake will trigger additional fields meant for Aruba ID holders — including a residence number field that does not apply to you. If you realize you selected the wrong type, restart the form.
Home Address Fields for Non-Residents
The personal information section asks for your home address. As a non-resident, this means your permanent home address in your country of residence — not your Aruba hotel:
| Field | Non-Resident Should Enter |
|---|---|
| NR (Number) | House or building number (e.g., 42) |
| Letter / Suffix | Apartment letter/unit if applicable (e.g., A) — leave blank if none |
| Street | Street name (e.g., Oak Avenue) |
| City | Your home city (e.g., Miami, London, Toronto) |
| Country | Your country of permanent residence (e.g., United States) |
Do not enter your Aruba hotel address here. That goes in the separate accommodation section described later in the form.
What Is the Residence Number for Non-Residents?
The “Residence Number” field is intended for Aruba residents only — it refers to an Aruba government-issued identification number. As a non-resident tourist, you do not have an Aruba residence number.
If this field appears on your form:
- Enter N/A in the field
- Or leave it blank if it is not marked as mandatory
- Do not enter your passport number, social security number, or any other ID here
The field may appear if the system did not correctly recognize your traveler type. Ensure you selected “Non-Resident” at the start of the form.
Accommodation Address in Aruba (Hotel/Rental)
The accommodation section is where you enter your Aruba address — the hotel, resort, Airbnb, or private home where you will stay. This section is separate from your personal home address and requires:
- Accommodation type: Hotel, Apartment, Private Home, or Vacation Rental
- Property name: Name of your hotel or resort
- Address: Street address and district of your Aruba accommodation
If staying at a chain hotel (e.g., Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt), the portal may offer an autocomplete list. For Airbnb or private rentals, select “Vacation Rental” or “Private Home” and enter the address manually.
If you are staying at multiple locations during your trip, enter the address of your first accommodation.
Purpose of Visit Field
Most non-residents should select Tourism from the purpose of visit dropdown. Other options include Business, Transit, and Other. Select the option that best describes the main reason for your trip to Aruba.
Common Mistakes Non-Residents Make
- Selecting “Resident” instead of “Non-Resident” — triggers irrelevant fields including Aruba residence number
- Entering hotel address in home address fields — personal info fields require your home country address
- Entering home address in accommodation fields — the opposite error; accommodation must be your Aruba address
- Entering passport number in residence number field — these are entirely different fields
- Submitting without double-checking — the form cannot be edited after submission
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I select Non-Resident on the Aruba ED card?
Yes. If you are a tourist or visitor to Aruba (not living there), select Non-Resident as your traveler type.
What address do I put as a non-resident?
Enter your permanent home address in your country of residence in the personal information section. Your Aruba hotel address goes in the accommodation section.
What is the residence number for non-residents?
Not applicable. The residence number field is for Aruba residents only. As a non-resident tourist, enter N/A or leave it blank.
Do non-residents pay the sustainability fee?
Yes. All non-resident air travelers aged 8 and older must pay the $20 Aruba Sustainability Fee as part of the ED Card process.
What accommodation address should I enter?
Enter the name and address of your hotel, resort, Airbnb, or rental property in Aruba in the accommodation section.
Can I fill out the form if I don’t have a fixed address back home?
Enter your primary mailing address or a permanent contact address in your country of residence.
Does being a non-resident affect my ED card approval?
No. All non-residents are processed equally. Traveler type selection only affects which fields appear on the form.
What is purpose of visit for non-residents?
Select Tourism for vacation trips to Aruba. If traveling for work, select Business.