Moving to Botswana from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Botswana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Micronesia, Federated States of to Botswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Micronesia, Federated States of and Botswana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
BW
10.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
BW
16.5

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
BW
$1,310
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
BW
3.8

Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FM
54.0
BW
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
BW
2.7t

Micronesia, Federated States of performs 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

FM
5.7
BW
4.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FM
40.0%
BW
74.0%

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
BW
23.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
BW
$17,500

Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
BW
65.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
BW
25.2

Micronesia, Federated States of performs 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 Micronesia, Federated States of 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.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Botswana.
Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Botswana passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of 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 Botswana?

With 4.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Botswana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Micronesia, Federated States of and Botswana.

Is Botswana safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Botswana compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Botswana, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Botswana scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Botswana?

The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM BW
Population 101,009 2,384,246
Currency United States Dollar ($) Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Languages English English, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +691 +267
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 999