Moving to Marshall Islands from Botswana

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
16.5
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BW
$1,310
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BW
3.8
MH
4.6

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Botswana 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
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BW
74.0%
MH
38.7%

Botswana performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
MH
$6,800

Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Botswana across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Marshall Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Botswana.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.3 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 Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Botswana?

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW MH
Population 2,384,246 79,906
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Tswana English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999