Moving to Fiji from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Aruba to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
FJ
2.2

Aruba performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
FJ
2.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
FJ
88.0%

Aruba performs better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
FJ
$13,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
FJ
10.1

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Fiji. To live, work, or study long-term in Fiji, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Fiji's immigration authority.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Aruba.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Fiji?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Fiji has 2.5 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 Fiji safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW FJ
Population 122,320 943,737
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911