Moving to Aruba from Burkina Faso
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Burkina Faso to Aruba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Burkina Faso to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burkina Faso to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Burkina Faso performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Burkina Faso performs 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 significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Burkina Faso 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 generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.
Burkina Faso 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 Aruba?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Aruba has 17.5 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?
Burkina Faso performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Burkina Faso.
What language do they speak in Aruba?
The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.
