Moving to Aruba from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tuvalu to Aruba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tuvalu 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

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
AW
1.9

Tuvalu performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
AW
5.1t

Tuvalu 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

TV
4.0
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
AW
97.0%

Aruba performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
AW
$41,300

Aruba performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
AW
12.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Tuvalu 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Aruba: 17.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Aruba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Aruba safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV AW
Population 11,544 122,320
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +297
Time zones 1 1