Moving to France from Aruba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Aruba to France? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Aruba to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Aruba to France.

Living there in 2020
10 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Aruba live in France · UN DESA

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
FR
1.6

France performs significantly better than Aruba 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
FR
4.0t

France 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
FR
49.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
FR
86.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though France leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
FR
$55,200

France performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
FR
3.1

France generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.

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 France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 49.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW FR
Population 122,320 68,305,148
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112