Destination
Aruba
North America · Oranjestad
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleVisa required
- Passport validityValid for period of stay
- Mandatory registrationED Card
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
From the guidebook
Entry requirements Countries eligible for a visa-free entry are shown in green on the image to the right. Other countries require obtaining a visa, which is valid for Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Caribbean Netherlands and allows multiple entry for a maximum period of 90 days within 180 days. The maximum uninterrupted stay in one of the individual countries is 30 days. The visa is not valid for the European part of the Netherlands. Travelers are not allowed to work during their stay in Aruba. To enter Aruba, one should be able to present the following at time of entry: • a passport that is valid upon entry and for the duration of stay in Aruba. If the tourist holds a passport from a visa required country (list A), he must have a valid visa sticker in his passport; • • Embarkation and Disembarkation card (ED-card). Must be completely filled-in and signed online
…Safety advisory
Exercise normal safety precautions
Traveller safety tips
Aruba is generally a very safe place at any time of day or night. However, it would probably be wise to stay away from the area surrounding the Citgo refinery on the southeast part of the island at night (in the words of a Valero employee, "you will get some undesirables down there at night"). There is generally no reason for a tourist to go there at all anyway, so this likely will not be an issue. Drug possession laws are strictly enforced. Possession of cannabis is illegal.
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Christmas Day
Eerste Kerstdag
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
St. Stephen's Day
Tweede Kerstdag
December 26, 2026
Sat · in 88d
New Year's Day
Nieuwjaarsdag
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Betico Croes Day
Dag van Betico Croes
January 25, 2027
Mon · in 118d
Carnival Monday
Carnaval Maandag
February 8, 2027
Mon · in 132d
National Anthem and Flag Day
Dag van het Volkslied en de Vlag
March 18, 2027
Thu · in 170d
Good Friday
Goede Vrijdag
March 26, 2027
Fri · in 178d
Easter Sunday
Eerste Paasdag
March 28, 2027
Sun · in 180d
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Local norms
Culture & etiquette
Nature is very cherished by the Aruban people. 18% of their island is dedicated to the Arikok National Park. • You should not wear beach attire anywhere but on the beaches or by the pool. • Make sure to properly greet someone. • Ask before snapping a picture of someone. • Men should wear dress shorts or slacks to dinner, no jeans allowed in most restaurants.
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Aruba: do Georgia citizens need a visa?
Yes, Georgia citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid for period of stay. On arrival: ED Card. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+995 32 294-50-50MFA Consular Department hotlineAbout the country
- Capital
- Oranjestad
- Continent
- North America
- Population
- 105,845
- Area
- 193 km²
- Currency
- Guilder · AWG
- Time zone
- 13:00UTC−4
- Sockets
- ABF
- Emergency
- 911all services
- Calling code
- +297
- Languages
- Dutch, Papiamento, Spanish, English
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