Moving to Botswana from Marshall Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Marshall Islands to Botswana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Marshall Islands to Botswana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Marshall Islands performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Marshall Islands performs better than Botswana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Marshall Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Marshall Islands generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2006–2015). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands and Botswana. To live, work, or study long-term in Botswana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Botswana's immigration authority.
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Botswana passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Botswana?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Botswana has 7.4 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 Botswana safe for expats?
Marshall Islands performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Marshall Islands?
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.
