Moving to Aruba from Finland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Finland 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 Finland to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FI
1.0
AW
1.9

Finland 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

FI
5.5t
AW
5.2t

Aruba performs significantly better than Finland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FI
36.5
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

FI
93.7%
AW
97.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FI
9.5%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FI
$56,149
AW
$38,591

Finland generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FI
82.3 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FI
1.9
AW
12.1

Finland performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Finland 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.

Finland passport

Finland passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Finland 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?

Finland performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Finland.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Finland, the official languages are Finnish and Swedish.

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At a Glance

FI AW
Population 5,646,436 108,785
Currency Euro (€) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Finnish, Swedish Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +358 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —