Moving to Aruba from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
AW
5.1t

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
47.4
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KN
79.0%
AW
97.0%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Aruba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
AW
$41,300

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
AW
12.1

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN AW
Population 54,488 122,320
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +297
Time zones 1 1