Page 12 - AHATA

25 32 38
NO CONSENSUS ON SMART TIPS
THE USE OF PARKING METERS IN ARUBA ORANJE
ARUPARKING FOR HEALTHY

UNABLE TO CLAMP EATING ON

OR TOW VEHICLES WINS A BUDGET

News in English

WWW.AWEMAINTA.COM 588-0022 NOTICIA@AWEMAINTA.COM

DUTCH PASSPORTS TRAVELERS MAY NEED

TO APPLY FOR A VISA WHEN ENTERING USA

IF THEY’VE TRAVELED TO CUBA RECENTLY

RECENTLY, the Directorate of

Foreign Relations received information
about cases where the ESTA of some
citizens was revoked. Since January
12, 2021, there have been changes in

the requirements for countries partic-
ipating in the Visa Waiver Program
(VWP) when traveling to Cuba. These
changes also apply to individuals with

Dutch passports (and other European
countries).

Travelers who have traveled to Cuba

on or after January 12, 2021, are no
longer eligible to enter the United
States (USA) with an ESTA. Exceptions
(limited) apply to travelers on diplo- ESTA revoked by US authorities. You vies/Aruba

matic, official government business, can apply for a U.S. visa at the nearest (under travel checklist)
or military purposes. consulate, which is in Curacao. In •www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reisad-
the case of combined trips to both vies/verenigde-staten-van-amerika
Travelers with Dutch (or European) the USA and Cuba, individuals must (travel and transportation)

passports residing in Aruba who have request separate visas at the embas- • www.cbp.gov
traveled to Cuba on or after January sies or consulates of both countries
12, 2021, or who plan to do so, must before traveling. This also applies to DBB emphasizes the importance of
apply for a visa if they wish to enter transit flights and cruise trips passing travelers with Dutch (or European)

the United States. through Cuba. passports being aware of these
changes to avoid undesirable situ-
If you enter the USA with an ESTA If you need more information, you ations during their travels. Stay
after visiting Cuba previously, the can visit the following websites: informed and plan your trips accord-

person runs the risk of having their •www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reisad- ingly.