Moving to Aruba from Belgium

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belgium to Aruba.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
AW
1.9

Belgium performs 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

BE
7.3t
AW
5.1t

Aruba performs significantly better than Belgium 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

BE
43.5
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BE
91.0%
AW
97.0%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Aruba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
AW
$41,300

Belgium performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
AW
12.1

Belgium performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Aruba?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Aruba has 17.7 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 Aruba safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE AW
Population 11,847,338 122,320
Currency Euro (€) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Dutch, French, German Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112