Students preparing to pursue studies abroad must remember to officially deregister from the Civil Registry (Censo) before departure to ensure their AZV health insurance is properly canceled, according to Solange Tchong, Public Relations Officer at AZV.
Each year, AZV collaborates with the Department of Education to inform outgoing students about the process. “We send out flyers to provide guidance. This year is no different. Once students deregister from Censo, AZV receives that information automatically through our connected system,” explained Tchong.
For students who plan to remain in Aruba for a few more days after deregistering, AZV can keep their insurance active until their flight date. “They just need to email AZV a copy of their travel ticket and passport. That way, we ensure coverage continues until the day they board the plane,” she said.
Tchong also addressed cases where students change their plans—whether choosing to study in Aruba instead, facing a medical emergency, or experiencing a change in personal circumstances. In such situations, it’s critical that they re-register with Censo and AZV to regain insurance coverage.
“If you don’t complete the process in time, you’ll be left without insurance and personally responsible for any medical expenses,” Tchong warned.
