Moving to Aruba from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon 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 Gabon to Aruba.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
AW
5.1t

Gabon 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

GA
3.4
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GA
72.0%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
AW
$41,300

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
AW
12.1

Aruba performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Gabon 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 Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA AW
Population 2,340,613 122,320
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages French Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +297
Time zones 1 1