Moving to Botswana from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Holy See (Vatican City) to Botswana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) 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

The numbers behind daily life in Botswana compared to Holy See (Vatican City).

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VA
0.0
BW
10.6

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
BW
74.0%

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Holy See (Vatican City) 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.

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Free
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can enter Botswana without a visa.
Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter Holy See (Vatican City).

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?

From major Botswana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Holy See (Vatican City) and Botswana are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Botswana safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Botswana is 10.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Botswana?

The official languages in Botswana are English and Tswana. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA BW
Population1,0002,384,246
CurrencyEuro (€)Botswanan Pula (BWP)
LanguagesItalian, LatinEnglish, Tswana
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+3+267
Time zones11
Emergency number999