Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Aruba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Antigua and Barbuda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Aruba to Antigua and Barbuda, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Aruba to Antigua and Barbuda, based on official data.
Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?
Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.
- 6,811
- 4,963
- 4,173
- 2,747
- 1,865
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Aruba
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Antigua and Barbuda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Aruba performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Aruba performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Aruba generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Antigua and Barbuda has 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?
The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
