Moving to Haiti from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
HT
40.9

Aruba performs better than Haiti 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
HT
0.3t

Haiti 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
HT
0.3

Aruba performs better than Haiti 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%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$42,300
HT
$2,900

Aruba performs better than Haiti 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
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
HT
40.0

Aruba performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Haiti 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 Haiti?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Haiti has 0.3 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 Haiti safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW HT
Population 122,320 11,334,637
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114