Moving to Aruba from Denmark

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Denmark 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 Denmark to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DK
0.8
AW
1.9

Denmark 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

DK
4.3t
AW
5.2t

Denmark performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DK
43.4
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

DK
99.8%
AW
97.0%

Denmark performs better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DK
5.5%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$76,970
AW
$38,591

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DK
82.2 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.5
AW
12.1

Denmark performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark 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.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Denmark 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 17.5 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?

Denmark performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Denmark.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK AW
Population 6,009,169 108,785
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Danish Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +45 +297
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112 —