Does Aruba have US customs preclearance?


Does Aruba have US customs preclearance? CBP operates 15 preclearance airport locations in Canada, Aruba, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Ireland and Abu Dhabi.


Do you go through customs on arrival or departure?

Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.


Which countries have US customs preclearance?

The US has preclearance facilities in six countries
  • Ireland: Dublin Airport (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN)
  • Aruba: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
  • Bermuda: L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
  • Bahamas: Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
  • United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)


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).


What is checked when going through customs?

Officials at customs and immigration are checking travelers for things like whether they have the right documents to be in the country, whether they're legally allowed to be there, and whether they're bringing anything illegal with them.


Does US Customs in Aruba have global entry?

Global Entry processing is located at the following airports: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)* Anchorage - Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC) Aruba - Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)*


How strict is customs in Aruba?

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.


How much cash can you bring into Aruba?

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).


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.