Moving to Aruba from Ireland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ireland to Aruba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ireland to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ireland to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Aruba performs significantly better than Ireland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Ireland performs better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Ireland performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Ireland generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.
Ireland 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?
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?
Ireland performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Ireland.
What language do they speak in Aruba?
The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
