Moving to Botswana from Anguilla

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Anguilla to Botswana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Anguilla to Botswana.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Anguilla and Botswana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AI
28.3
BW
10.6

Botswana performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AI
32.1
BW
4.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AI
81.6%
BW
74.0%

Anguilla performs better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AI
8.0%
BW
23.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AI
$12,200
BW
$17,500

Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Anguilla leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AI
82.2 yrs
BW
65.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AI
3.1
BW
25.2

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Anguilla and Botswana. To live, work, or study long-term in Botswana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Botswana's immigration authority.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Botswana passport holders can enter Anguilla 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 Botswana?

With 4.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Botswana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Anguilla and Botswana.

Is Botswana safe for expats?

Botswana performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 28.3 in Anguilla.

What language do they speak in Botswana?

The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Anguilla, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AI BW
Population 18,741 2,384,246
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Languages English English, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1264 +267
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999