Moving to Botswana from Barbados
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Barbados to Botswana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Barbados to Botswana.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Barbados to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Barbados performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Barbados performs better than Botswana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Barbados generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Barbados generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Barbados generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Ministry of Finance, Barbados (2016), Botswana Unified Revenue Service (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.
Barbados passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Free
Botswana passport holder visiting Barbados
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Botswana?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Botswana has 7.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Botswana safe for expats?
Barbados performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 11.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.4 in Barbados.
How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Barbados?
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 29.6 in Barbados. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Barbados, the official language is English.
