Aruba vs Caribbean Islands Entry Requirements: How Does Aruba Compare? (2026)

Aruba vs Caribbean Islands Entry Requirements: How Does Aruba Compare? (2026)

Aruba requires an ED card (free form) plus a $20 sustainability fee — a slightly more involved pre-arrival process than destinations like the Bahamas (passport only) or Mexico (no pre-registration). Compared to Curacao (free digital form, no fee), Aruba costs more. Compared to the Dominican Republic (E-Ticket system, $10 fee), the process is comparable. Here’scontinue reading

Aruba Sustainability Fee Explained: What Is It, Who Pays, and Where the Money Goes

Aruba Sustainability Fee Explained: What Is It, Who Pays, and Where the Money Goes

Aruba’s sustainability fee is a mandatory $20 USD charge for all air travelers age 8 and older, collected through the Aruba ED card portal at edcardaruba.aw. Introduced July 1, 2024 and mandatory from December 6, 2024, the fee funds environmental projects managed by Aruba Wastewater Sustainable Solutions (AWSS). It is charged once per calendar yearcontinue reading

How to Complete the Aruba ED Card: Full Tutorial with Screenshots (2026)

How to Complete the Aruba ED Card: Full Tutorial with Screenshots (2026)

Completing the Aruba ED Card takes about 5-10 minutes per person at the official portal edcardaruba.aw. You need your passport, flight details, accommodation address, and a credit card for the $20 sustainability fee. This step-by-step guide walks you through every field — plus recommended video tutorials if you prefer visual instructions. Before You Start: Whatcontinue reading