Moving to Aruba from United States

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United States to Aruba, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch and Papiamento.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from United States to Aruba.

Living there in 2020
683 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

The numbers behind daily life in Aruba compared to United States.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

US
6.4
AW
1.9

Aruba performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

US
13.6t
AW
5.1t

Aruba performs significantly better than United States 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

US
37.8
AW
17.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

US
92.0%
AW
97.0%

United States 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

US
3.6%
AW
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$73,600
AW
$41,300

United States performs better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

US
80.6 yrs
AW
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
AW
12.1

United States performs better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Data: Internal Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
United States 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?

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?

Aruba performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Aruba is 1.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.

What language do they speak in Aruba?

The official languages in Aruba are Dutch and Papiamento. In United States, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

US AW
Population 337,341,954 122,320
Currency United States Dollar ($) Aruban Florin (AWG)
Languages English Dutch, Papiamento
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +297
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911