Moving to Oman from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
OM
0.3

Oman 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
OM
18.7t

Aruba performs better than Oman 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
OM
10.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
OM
96.0%

Aruba performs better than Oman 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%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
OM
$40,000

Oman 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
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
OM
14.4

Aruba performs better than Oman across all family life metrics.

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

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Oman 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 Oman?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Oman has 10.9 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 Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Oman?

The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW OM
Population 122,320 3,764,348
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999