Success in the digital travel credential test for border crossing in Aruba 

13-08-23

The test of a digital travel credential for border crossing in Aruba is being called a success and prompting those involved – SITA, Indicio and the government of Aruba – to move to the next step of development.

The pilot in April allowed participating travelers to download an app to house their passport data in digital form, enabling them to be cleared to enter Aruba before leaving their departure city and eliminating the need to show a passport upon arrival in the country. 

The test was relatively small, taking place over two weeks with 24 travelers arriving from the United States and Canada.

But SITA senior vice president for border management Jeremy Springall said it was enough to validate the benefits of a digital travel credential for travelers and for the destination.