Moving to Aruba from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montenegro 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 Montenegro to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Montenegro across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ME
31.3
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ME
82.0%
AW
97.0%

Montenegro generally does better on infrastructure, though Aruba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ME
15.2%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
AW
$41,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ME
77.8 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
AW
12.1

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

Data: Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Montenegro passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

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 Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME AW
Population 604,966 122,320
Currency Euro (€) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Montenegrin Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +382 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112