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title: "Aruba for digital nomads: Oranjestad and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/aruba
description: "Aruba for remote workers: Oranjestad scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (71/100). Aruba has no digital-nomad visa; the real…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# 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.

## Cities in Aruba, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Oranjestad | 71 | — | 45.5 | One Happy Workation 90-day stay; Eagle Beach and Palm Beach | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/oranjestad |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Political stability | 88th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. Long stay: no nomad visa; realistic route in the [Aruba visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/aruba).

## FAQ

### 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.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/aruba