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Aruba for digital nomads: Oranjestad and the numbers behind it (2026)
Oranjestad is the only city in Aruba in the dataset and scores 71/100 under balanced weights. Aruba has no digital-nomad visa; the realistic long-stay route is covered in the guide.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Aruba, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oranjestad Dutch Caribbean capital outside the hurricane belt | 71 | — | 45.5 Mbps | 8/12 | One Happy Workation 90-day stay · Eagle Beach and Palm Beach |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Aruba; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Political stability | 88 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Starlink | coming soon | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | freedom of movement |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Aruba good for digital nomads?
- Oranjestad scores 71/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 65 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: safety and air quality; weakest: getting there & around.
- What is the cheapest city in Aruba for a remote worker?
- There is no open cost-of-living figure for Aruba yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.
- Does Aruba have a digital nomad visa?
- No dedicated nomad visa. The Aruba visa guide covers the realistic long-stay route and the official sources.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Aruba without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Aruba has the fastest internet?
- Oranjestad, with a measured median download of 45.5 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Aruba?
- The dataset has no recent homicide or stability figure for Aruba.
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