Does Aruba pre clear customs?

Check-in & Time requirement Aruba Airport provides full Pre-clearance services towards the United States. For all departures towards the United States the check-in time is three hours before scheduled departure. The check-in time for other destinations varies from two to three hours.



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Aruba Customs regulations allow incoming visitors to bring articles for personal use. Persons 19 and over can also bring in 2.25 liters of wine, 3 liters of beer, or 1 liter of liquor and 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, and or 250 grams of tobacco.

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It usually takes about 45 minutes. Safe travels. For Duncan (post #7): for flights not going to the US, there is no pre-clearance system in Aruba. Make sure you go to the correct terminal to check in: as you enter the airport, go to Non-US Departures (just past Arrivals).

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Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.

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Tips on Arrival at Aruba Airport: You will need that customs form they gave you on the plane, so keep it handy with your passport. After claiming your bags, you will go through local customs. This took us just a few short minutes.

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An Aruba Passport Stamp is a mark that is placed on your passport by the immigration authorities of Aruba when you enter or leave the country.

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Check-in time You will go through both a local Aruban passport and customs control, followed by a similar process at the US Customs & Border Protection (second passport and custom control) as US customs pre-clearance is available in Aruba. This way you will skip any additional security controls upon arrival in the US.

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Aruba is a country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. By Dutch law, you must always carry identification. You should have a copy of your passport with you at all times.

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Laptops should be taken out of their bag and should be placed in a tray for screening. It is illegal to take out any conch shells, sea stars, turtle eggs and/or any form of coral. No liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are permitted except when packed in a clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag.

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When you land in the United States, you'll first have to clear immigration. Then you'll have to wait at the baggage claim belt, and once you have all your belongings, you'll then clear customs. Once you exit the immigration hall there's almost always going to be a transit counter where you can re-check your bags.

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Aruba is not part of the US. It is a different country hence the flight is international.

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Yes, customs officials have the authority to open and inspect luggage when you are entering a country. Customs officials have the right to search your luggage, bags, and personal items to ensure that you are not carrying any prohibited or restricted items.

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Travelling with luggage If you enter or leave Aruba with more than AWG. 20,000,- in cash or securities, or the equivalent thereof in foreign currencies, you must notify this to the Customs Department (Departamento di Aduana). You'll need a *MOT form (*Unusual Transactions).

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