Moving to Aruba from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia 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 Tunisia to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.7
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
AW
5.2t

Tunisia 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

TN
15.0
AW
17.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

TN
76.5%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$4,657
AW
$38,591

Aruba generally does better on employment & economy, though Tunisia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TN
76.7 yrs
AW
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
9.7
AW
12.1

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014), La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances (2016), Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Tunisia 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 Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.7 in Tunisia.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

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

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At a Glance

TN AW
Population 12,348,573 108,785
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages Arabic Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +297
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 —