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Botswana

Overview

Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with up to 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Its border with Zambia to the north near Kazungula is poorly defined but is, at most, a few hundred meters long. A mid-sized country of just over 2.3 million people, it is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. About 10 percent of the population lives in the capital and largest city, Gaborone.

Botswana is a member of the African Union, the Southern African Development Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Nations. The economy is dominated by mining, cattle, and tourism.

Country Facts

  • Currency - Pula (BWP)
  • Climate : Semi-arid
  • Water: Drinkable in most major cities
  • Time Zone: UTC+2
  • Official Language/s: English and Tswana
  • Population: 2.2 million
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Housing

Botswana provides an array of housing types for residents to choose from, including free-standing (detached) homes, townhomes, duplexes, apartments, and, as is popular with expats, homes inside gated estates. Homes do not often come with white goods included, though many apartment complexes have laundry facilities on site. Rental properties are often in high demand in major cities.

Housing Facts

Popular Expat Areas

  • Phakalane
  • Gaborone Central
  • Broadhurst
  • Gaborone West Block 8
  • Gaborone West Block 9

Indicative Pricing (Unfurnished)

  • 2-bedroom apartment: USD 500 – 650 p.m.
  • 3-bedroom house: USD 600 – 800 p.m.

  • General Knowledge

    The name of Botswana’s currency, the pula, means rain in Setswana

  • General Knowledge

    Nearly 40% of Botswana is made up of national parks and wildlife reserves, which provide plenty of space for animals to roam

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Schooling

Botswana offers good quality schooling, with a variety of government, private, and international (foreign language) schools on offer. Foreign countries represented with international schools include the United Kingdom. Botswanan universities include University of Botswana, Botswana Accountancy College, and Botho University.

Education Facts

Curricula

The school year runs from January to December. The schooling system operates on the basis of 8 years spent in Primary School, 1 year in Junior Secondary, and 3 years spent in Senior Secondary School.

Some Schools for Consideration

  • Westwood International School
  • Broadhurst Primary School
  • Maru a Pula
  • Legae Academy
  • Delta Waters International School
  • Thornhill Primary School
  • Kgaswe School

Indicative Pricing (International Schools)

  • USD 8,000 – 31,000 p.a.

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Immigration in Botwsana

Business Visa

Entrepreneurs, traders, and prospective investors must apply for a business visa in Botswana. This business visa is valid for three to six months up to one year.

Investment Visa

Investment visas are issued to foreign nationals who regularly do business in Botswana. This includes foreign nationals with investment projects and those who are directors of organisations operating in Botswana.

Investment visas are valid from six months up to five years.

Employment Visa

Employment visas are issued to foreign nationals who have been offered a work opportunity in Botswana – research work, volunteering, or an internship. Expats with a job offer must apply for both an employment visa and a work permit.

Employment visas are valid for 6 months but can be extended up to a year.

Residence Permit

A residence permit is issued to foreign nationals who want to settle in Botswana. Accompanying dependents must also apply for a residency permit.

Expats who have lived in Botswana for a minimum of five years can apply for permanent residence.

Visa Facts

Immigration Services

We are able to assist with a wide variety of visas across Africa, including Family, Study, Spousal, Short-term work, Long-term work, and Temporary Visitor visas.

Outbound

We offer outbound immigration services to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as Migration Through Investment programs for Grenada, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, and the United States.

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