Moving to Aruba from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Aruba, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
126 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines live in Aruba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Aruba?

Top countries of origin for Aruba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
AW
5.1t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
28.5
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VC
85.0%
AW
97.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
18.7%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
AW
$41,300

Aruba performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
AW
12.1

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

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

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At a Glance

VC AW
Population 100,969 122,320
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +297
Time zones 1 1