Moving to Aruba from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname to Aruba. 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 Suriname to Aruba, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1,494 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Suriname 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 Suriname to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
AW
5.1t

Suriname 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

SR
20.2
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SR
66.0%
AW
97.0%

Suriname 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

SR
7.7%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
AW
$41,300

Suriname 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

SR
72.4 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
AW
12.1

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Suriname 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 Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR AW
Population 632,638 122,320
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Dutch Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +297
Time zones 1 1