Caribbean
🇦🇼 Aruba
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideOne Happy Island packages a short remote-work stay for US and UK travellers with sunshine year-round.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Aruba’s Escape Score
Good, with trade-offs
7.3
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Aruba scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
Care is centred on the government-funded Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital in Oranjestad plus private clinics, with residents covered by the compulsory AZV national health insurance and complex cases referred abroad (Colombia/Netherlands).
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income under progressive personal income tax rates, so foreign-source income and pensions are generally taxable in Aruba subject to tax-treaty/BRNC relief.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
Papiamento and Dutch are official, but English is taught from primary school and widely spoken in tourism, retail and government-facing services.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
90
days · visa_free
Canada
90
days · visa_free
UK
90
days · visa_free
EU
90
days · visa_free
Australia
90
days · visa_free
New Zealand
90
days · visa_free
Japan
90
days · visa_free
South Korea
90
days · visa_free
Singapore
90
days · visa_free
Hong Kong
90
days · visa_free
China
—
· visa_required
India
—
· visa_required
Switzerland
90
days · visa_free
Israel
90
days · visa_free
Visa by passport
- Aruba visa for US holders
- Aruba visa for Canada holders
- Aruba visa for UK holders
- Aruba visa for EU holders
- Aruba visa for Australia holders
- Aruba visa for New Zealand holders
- Aruba visa for Japan holders
- Aruba visa for South Korea holders
- Aruba visa for Singapore holders
- Aruba visa for Hong Kong holders
- Aruba visa for China holders
- Aruba visa for India holders
- Aruba visa for Switzerland holders
- Aruba visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
One Happy Workation
Stay: 90 days (US) / 30 days (UK)
Processing: 2-3 weeks
Difficulty: Easy
Student Residence Permit
Stay: Length of the course, renewed annually
Difficulty: Moderate
Where to live in Aruba
From $2,005/mo · avg $2,287 across 3 cities — solo remote worker.
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Aruba at a glance
Aruba's best digital nomad route is the One Happy Workation: a stay of 90 days (US) / 30 days (UK), a fee of 200 USD and processing time of 2-3 weeks. Aruba has an Escape Score of 7.3/10.
Visa facts verified on October 22, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Aruba
Does Aruba have a digital nomad visa?
Yes, Aruba offers the One Happy Workation. It allows a stay of 90 days (US) / 30 days (UK), costs 200 USD and takes 2-3 weeks to process. Work is allowed and it cannot be renewed.
How much does the One Happy Workation cost and how long does it take?
The One Happy Workation costs 200 USD and takes 2-3 weeks to process.
Can you get residency through Aruba's One Happy Workation?
No, the One Happy Workation does not offer a direct path to residency in Aruba.
What is Aruba's Escape Score?
Aruba scores 7.3/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Aruba have?
Aruba has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including digital nomad and student visas.