Moving to Aruba from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan 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 Pakistan to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.3
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
AW
5.2t

Pakistan performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.5
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PK
57.2%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.4%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$1,596
AW
$38,591

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PK
67.8 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
48.2
AW
12.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 17.5 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?

Aruba performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Pakistan.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK AW
Population 255,219,554 108,785
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English, Urdu Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 —