Should you carry your passport with you in Aruba?

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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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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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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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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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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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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Aruba is often called the shopping paradise of the Caribbean and for good reason! Aruba is a virtual nirvana for shoppers, with a greater selection of international brand name products than anywhere else in the Caribbean or South America, and prices that are 10% - 35% lower than in the United States!

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While you're out exploring, forgetting to bring dollar bills when you're out can be a big inconvenience, especially when it comes to public restrooms. Unlike the United States, Aruba lacks free restroom facilities, instead, many shops and public restrooms charge $1 per visit.

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They will ask you a few basic questions, such as where you went and what you purchased on your trip. They look for items on the restricted list, contraband, or anything left off the customs form. Be as specific and as prompt as possible when answering.

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USA customs officials get the same information as anyone else when they scan your passport. However, in the US there is no customs or immigration when you leave the country. There's no reason that you should need your son's birth certificate at the airport.

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Generally, customs officers may stop people at the border to determine whether they are admissible to the United States, and they may search people's belongings for contraband. This is true even if there is nothing suspicious about you or your luggage.

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Are you wondering what to wear when going out in Aruba? For restaurants, casinos, and nightclubs, light evening wear is recommended. Elegant clothes are not necessary for nightlife as casual silk or linen dresses and slacks will do.

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