Can I use a real ID to travel to Aruba?


Can I use a real ID to travel to Aruba? No. If you are traveling outside of the United States, you will still need a passport or passport card. However, a valid passport or TSA-approved ID is an acceptable alternative for the Real ID.


Can you go to Aruba with just a birth certificate?

1) By Cruise There are two types of cruises to Aruba. The first is the closed-loop cruise which starts and ends at a U.S. port. In such a case, you can board the ship without a passport book. Instead, you would use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards and birth certificates.


Can you travel to the Caribbean with a birth certificate?

We highly recommend that all U.S. Citizen's cruise with their U.S. Passport book that is valid at least 6 months after your cruise. Guests may also sail with their official US state-issued Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID...


Can you not travel if your passport is about to expire?

Usually, an ordinary passport is valid for 5 to 10 years, and because of this, most people neglect to check if their passport is about to expire. However, if your passport has less than 3 or 6 months before expiration, most countries do not allow you to travel.


What islands can you fly to without a passport?

U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and these territories:
  • American Samoa.
  • Guam.
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • U.S. Virgin Islands.


Can I travel to Aruba with an expired passport?

Passport validity Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay in Aruba. You don't need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this. You will be permitted entry as long as your passport does not expire before the end of your stay.


Can you fly to Aruba with a birth certificate?

Children under the age of 18 not traveling with parents must have an original birth certificate or a certified copy of birth certificate AND a notarized letter of permission signed by BOTH parents or a Sole Custody or Father Unknown document.


What travel documents do I need to go to Aruba?

Upon arrival in Aruba, you must have:
  • a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay;
  • a completed Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card);
  • a return or onward ticket.
  • proof of sufficient funds to cover your accommodations and food expenses during your stay.


How strict is Aruba customs?

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.


Can I travel while waiting for my passport?

If your passport's time is almost up, don't wait — start the renewal process now. You can't travel while your renewal application is being processed, and you need to make sure your travel documents are valid for at least six months past the dates of any planned international trips.