Moving to Aruba from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to Aruba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to North Korea.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
North Korea performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
North Korea 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Aruba generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.
North Korea passport holder visiting Aruba
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Aruba?
From major Aruba cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Aruba are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Aruba?
The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
