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Travel advice for Aruba

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Aruba

Capital

Oranjestad

Currency

Aruban Guilder

(AWG)

Population

107,488

Language

Dutch and Papiamento

Time zone

GMT -4

Flight duration

9 hours 35 minutes from Gatwick

Aruba

Best time to go to Aruba

Aruba has a typically Caribbean climate, with average temperatures hovering around the 28°C mark throughout the year. Plus, because the island sits outside the Caribbean’s hurricane belt, you don’t have to worry about any storms.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Aruba, but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/aruba/entry-requirements

Embarkation and disembarkation card

The Aruba Tourist Board have launched a new online embarkation and disembarkation card which you can complete at www.edcardaruba.aw. This will eventually replace the traditional paper cards. Just to let you know, that this process is not compulsory, it will just save you time when you land and depart.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re planning on diving, check your policy covers you for this. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/aruba/health

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