Moving to Gibraltar from Botswana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Botswana to Gibraltar. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
11.4
GI
3.2

Gibraltar 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
GI
16.1t

Botswana performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BW
7.4
GI
61.0
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

BW
1,641 kWh
GI
5,017 kWh

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
24.5%
GI
1.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BW
69.3 yrs
GI
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
32.1
GI
6.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Botswana across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Botswana passport holders can enter Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar?

With 61.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.4 in Botswana.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

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

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At a Glance

BW GI
Population 2,562,122 40,126
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English, Tswana English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +350
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 —