Moving to Aruba from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Haiti to Aruba, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,824 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Haiti live in Aruba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Aruba?

Top countries of origin for Aruba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Haiti to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
AW
5.1t

Haiti 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

HT
0.3
AW
17.7

Aruba performs significantly better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
AW
$42,300

Aruba performs significantly better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
AW
12.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Haiti 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.

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Aruba performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT AW
Population 11,334,637 122,320
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114