Moving to Aruba from Botswana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Botswana to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
10.6
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
AW
5.1t

Botswana performs better than Aruba 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

BW
4.2
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BW
74.0%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
AW
$41,300

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
AW
12.1

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.

Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Botswana 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 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?

Aruba performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW AW
Population 2,384,246 122,320
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English, Tswana Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999