Moving to Aruba from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands to Aruba.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
AW
5.1t

Marshall Islands 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

MH
2.3
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
AW
$41,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
AW
12.1

Marshall Islands generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH AW
Population 79,906 122,320
Currency United States Dollar ($) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English, Marshallese Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +297
Time zones 1 1