Moving to Philippines from Aruba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Philippines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Aruba to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Aruba to Philippines, based on official data.
Who's moving to Philippines?
Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents.
- 38,269
- 37,857
- 14,634
- 11,323
- 7,350
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Aruba
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Philippines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Philippines performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba performs better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Aruba performs better than Philippines 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 Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Philippines 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 Philippines?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Philippines has 7.6 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 Philippines safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
