Moving to Aruba from Florida
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Florida to Aruba — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Florida to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Florida to Aruba, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Aruba?
Top countries of origin for Aruba's foreign-born residents.
- 17,000
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United States
Key Indicator Comparison
How Florida and Aruba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Aruba performs significantly better than Florida across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Florida performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Aruba performs significantly better than Florida across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Aruba?
Working remotely from Aruba's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Florida and Aruba.
What language do they speak in Aruba?
The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Florida, the official language is English.
