Moving to Aruba from Panama
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Panama to Aruba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Panama 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 Panama to Aruba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Aruba performs significantly better than Panama across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Panama performs better than Aruba across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Aruba performs significantly better than Panama 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
Panama generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Aruba performs significantly better than Panama across all family life metrics.
Data: General Directorate of Revenues, Panama, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.
Panama 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 17.7 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 Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.3 in Panama.
What language do they speak in Aruba?
The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.
