Moving to North Korea from Aruba
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to North Korea — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Aruba to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Aruba and North Korea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
North Korea performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Aruba generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and North Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in North Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check North Korea's immigration authority.
North Korea passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from North Korea?
Working remotely from North Korea's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Aruba and North Korea.
What language do they speak in North Korea?
The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
