Moving to Botswana from Taiwan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Taiwan to Botswana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Taiwan to Botswana, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Taiwan and Botswana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs better than Botswana across all family life metrics.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Required
Botswana passport holder visiting Taiwan
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?
Working remotely from Botswana's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Botswana.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
