This page reflects the UK Government`s understanding of the current rules for people travelling with a full UK citizen passport for the most common types of travel. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food or water. The risk is higher in children, travellers travelling to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives, or travelling for a longer period of time. When travelling with a temporary passport or emergency travel document, different entry requirements may apply. Before you leave, ask your nearest foreign representative about your destination. Check with your transportation company for passport requirements before travelling. The rules of validity of the passport may be stricter than the conditions of entry into the country. Due to the ongoing pandemic, our consular services may be limited. Contact us by email or phone before coming to our offices. Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year of age and older traveling to Aruba. The Aruban authorities set and enforce entry rules. If you are unsure how the entry requirements for Aruba apply to you, contact the British embassy, high commission or consulate.
No matter where you go, talk to a doctor before you travel to make sure you`re fully protected against measles. Although the Canadian government issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. In countries where the gender identifier “X” is not recognized, entry restrictions may apply. Before you leave, ask your nearest foreign representative about your destination. Hepatitis A is a liver disease that is spread through contaminated food and water or through contact with an infected person. Anyone travelling to areas at risk of hepatitis A infection should be vaccinated. Coastal waters can be dangerous. Emergency services may not meet international standards. There are some security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very careful at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities. Overseas Road Safety (U.S. Department of State information): Includes tips for driving in other countries, international driver`s licenses, auto insurance, and other resources.
Food and water standards in Aruba are similar to those in the United States. Most travelers don`t need to take any special precautions for food or water beyond what they usually do at home. However, travellers visiting rural or remote areas served by unregulated water sources, such as private wells, should take special precautions to ensure the safety of their drinking water. UK passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 3 months. For more information on entry requirements, please contact the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. You must obtain permission to travel to Aruba online via the boarding/disembarkation pass prior to departure. This includes taking out mandatory COVID-19 insurance. Visit the Government of Aruba website for the latest information. Read this section carefully to get all the information you need before heading to One Happy Island. Find out what you need to do and how we can help you if you are arrested or imprisoned abroad. Infants 6 to 11 months of age travelling abroad should receive 1 dose of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine prior to travel.
This dose is not part of the routine childhood immunization series. Women travelling alone may face some form of harassment and verbal abuse. Each country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet the entry or exit requirements of your destination. For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada to Colombia in Bogotá and follow the instructions. You can also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa at any time. Find out more about possible entry requirements for yellow fever (Vaccines section). Take out insurance when renting motor boats, jet skis and vehicles.
Make sure you receive detailed written information about personal responsibility. General information on foreign domestic airlines Information on entry and exit requirements for travel to destination, including COVID-19 vaccination requirements, can be found in the Entry and Exit Requirements section. Travellers are vaccinated, either because it is necessary to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illicit drugs are severe. Offenders found guilty are liable to heavy fines and imprisonment. Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result when entering Aruba. The currency is the Aruban Guilder (AWG). However, US dollars are widely accepted. Crime usually increases during annual celebrations such as Carnival, which takes place from January to March. Unvaccinated travellers over 40 years of age, immunocompromised or chronically ill who plan to travel to a high-risk area in less than 2 weeks should receive the initial dose of vaccine while receiving immunoglobulin. In some countries, medicines (prescription and over-the-counter) may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medications you need from the U.S.
to avoid having to buy them at your destination. In some parts of the Caribbean, food and water can also transmit diseases such as cholera, hepatitis A, schistosomiasis and typhoid. Take precautions with safe food and water when traveling to the Caribbean. Remember: cook, boil, peel or leave! Fully vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Aruba without restrictions. These severe storms can put you at risk and hinder the provision of basic services. Children between the ages of 12 and 17 can enter Aruba without a positive COVID-19 test result or proof of vaccination. High-risk activities include anything that puts you in contact with blood or bodily fluids, such as unprotected sex and exposure to unsterilized needles for medications or other substances (such as steroids and drugs), tattooing, piercing or acupuncture. The island is used as a hub for drug trafficking between South and North America. Only carry your personal belongings and do not leave them unattended. Do not accept to carry packages that are not yours. Recommended in closed environments and public transport.
Infants aged 6 to 11 months should also be vaccinated against hepatitis A. The dose is not taken into account in the systematic series of 2 doses. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents return children who have been removed or retained in certain countries in violation of custody. It does not apply between Canada and Aruba. Plan how you will receive medical care during your trip if necessary: dual citizenship is not legally recognized in the Netherlands, with a few exceptions. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks and alters the immune system, resulting in a chronic and progressive disease known as AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). If you have not completed a COVID-19 vaccine series, you should continue to avoid non-essential travel to all destinations. It is best to be prepared to prevent and treat common diseases and injuries.
Some supplies and medications may be hard to find at their destination, have different names, or have different ingredients than you normally use. Latest updates: Health section has been updated – Travel Health Information (Public Health Agency of Canada) Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a travel health kit, especially if you`re travelling outside of major city centres. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Aruba. You are allowed to enter as long as your passport does not expire before the end of your stay. Mandatory if you are travelling from a country where there is a risk of yellow fever virus transmission and you are ≥9 months old, including transit >12 hours at an airport in a country at risk of yellow fever virus transmission.1 Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person through direct contact and airborne droplets. Saying goodbye to Aruba? Here`s what you need to know before you go home.