Moving to Turkey from Aruba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Turkey — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Aruba to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Turkey.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs better than Turkey across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Aruba performs better than Turkey across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkey leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey leads in top income tax rate.
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 Turkey 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 Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Turkey 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 Turkey?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Turkey has 22.3 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 Turkey safe for expats?
Aruba performs better than Turkey across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.
