Moving to San Marino from Botswana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Botswana to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
11.4
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
16.5
SM
5.9

San Marino 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
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BW
3.8
SM
46.3

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BW
7.4
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BW
57.5%
SM
97.3%

San Marino 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%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$7,778
SM
$59,871

San Marino 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
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
32.1
SM
1.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2015–2017). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Free
San Marino 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 San Marino?

Internet is rarely the blocker — San Marino has 35.8 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 San Marino safe for expats?

San Marino performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.4 in Botswana.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Botswana?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW SM
Population 2,562,122 34,109
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Euro (€)
Languages English, Tswana Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 —