Moving to Nauru from Botswana

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
16.5
NR
8.0

Nauru 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
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BW
3.8
NR
12.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
NR
0.0t

Nauru 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
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly 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

BW
23.4%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
NR
$11,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter Botswana 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 Nauru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nauru has 9.3 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 Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Botswana?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW NR
Population 2,384,246 9,811
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Tswana English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +267 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999