Moving to Aruba from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Aruba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo to Aruba.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
AW
5.1t

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
0.0
AW
17.7

Aruba performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.5%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
AW
$42,300

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CD
61.8 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
AW
12.1

Aruba performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD AW
Population 108,407,721 122,320
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +297
Time zones 2 1