Moving to Dominica from Aruba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Dominica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Aruba to Dominica, 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 Dominica, based on official data.
Who's moving to Dominica?
Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Dominica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Dominica performs significantly better than Aruba 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 Dominica 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
Dominica generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
Dominica 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 Dominica?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 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 Dominica safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Dominica?
The official language in Dominica is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
