How long does it take to get through customs in Aruba?

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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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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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 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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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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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 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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CBP operates 15 preclearance airport locations in Canada, Aruba, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Ireland and Abu Dhabi.

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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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Customs will take a lot longer if a bunch of flights all land at the same time, but, on average, it takes about 20 minutes or less to get through customs.

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Arm Yourself with Small Bills -- Bring a bundle of small bills (if your currency is American dollars) to make for easy tipping and small purchases. There's no need to bring large sums of cash, unless you're planning to make big purchases and prefer not to use a credit card.

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Can you drink tap water in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao? The answer is yes. Tap water on these former Dutch Antilles islands is distilled from sea water. It is perfectly safe to drink, meeting the highest quality standards of the World Health Organization.

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All visitors incur a passenger facility charge (departure tax). For US bound passengers departure tax is US $36.75 and for international bound passengers the PFC is US $33.50 for international flights. If in Aruba on transit for less than 24 hours, these charges are waived.

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All travelers must complete a CBP Declaration Form 6059B itemizing all purchased merchandise and agricultural products. Here are your options: Complete a paper form that may be obtained at the port of entry or on the flight or cruise.

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