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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic representation in US: None (self-governing part of the Netherlands)
US diplomatic representation: None (self-governing part of the Netherlands)


FOREIGN RELATIONS

Although Aruba conducts foreign affairs primarily through the Dutch Government, it also has strong relations with other Caribbean governments. Aruba is an observer in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), an associate member of the World Trade Organization through the Netherlands, and is a full member of the Association of Caribbean States.


Principal U.S. Officials

Chief of Mission/Consul General--Timothy J. Dunn

Vice Consul--Donald Feeney

Vice Consul--James Hogan

The U.S. Consulate General for Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles is located at J.B. Gorsiraweg #1, Willemstad, Curacao; tel. 599-9-461-3066, fax: 599-9-461-6489, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Email: infocuracao@state.gov




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Aruba check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit required
Currency Aruban Guilder/Florin
Electrical 127 Volts
Telephones Country Code 297, City Code Oranjestan 582+4D, San Nicolaas 584+4D, Santa Cruz 585+4D


Telecommunications Instructions:
In Oranjestad, international calls can be made at hotels, at the post office and at Servicio di Telecommunicacion di Aruba (SETAR). Expect hotels to add a service charge onto the cost of international calls. At the SETAR office behind Royal Plaza you can purchase calling cards to make international calls from the phones on the street or you can make the call right there.

Telephone Codes:
297, island code

Time Zone:
4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-4 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is not observed

Tipping Overview:
A 15% service charge is normally included in the bill. If it isn't, tip 10%-15%.

Voltage Requirements:
110 volts

What to Wear:
Even though Aruba is an informal island, it's considered rude to wear swimsuits in town. Most casinos do not require men to wear jackets in the evening, but some expensive restaurants expect evening diners to dress smartly. Casual summer clothing is appropriate in most other circumstances.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco*...200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or

50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco

Liquor*....2 liters alcoholic beverage

Gifts/souvenirs....up to a value of af/100

Perfume....1/4 liter

Cameras....no restrictions

Film.......reasonable for personal use

Agricultural items/gifts...refer psgr to consulate

Import restrictions:

Currency..up to 200 awg (local currency)

Unlimited foreign currency

Others

dutch/surinam silver -prohibited

Leather articles and souvenirs from haiti -prohibited

Export restrictions:
Currency..up to 200 awg (local currency)

Unlimited foreign currency



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