Moving to Bermuda from Botswana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Botswana to Bermuda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BW
10.6
BM
6.2

Bermuda performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
BM
4.1t

Botswana performs better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BW
4.2
BM
35.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BW
2.4%
BM
4.2%

Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Bermuda leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
BM
$99,800

Bermuda performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
BM
2.2

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

Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Botswana passport holders can enter Bermuda 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 Bermuda?

With 35.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bermuda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Botswana and Bermuda.

Is Bermuda safe for expats?

Bermuda performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

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

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At a Glance

BW BM
Population 2,384,246 72,337
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages English, Tswana English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +267 +1441
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999