Live in Botswana while having a job in Zambia

Can I live in Botswana and work remotely for a company in Zambia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You can only work for a Zambian company from a physical office in Zambia.
  2. You will need to be registered with the Zambian government and have a valid work permit.
  3. You will need to have a good knowledge of the Zambian language.
  4. You will need to be able to work for at least 6 months in a year.

How to apply for a work permit in Zambia?
You will need to fill out an application form which you can download from the website of the Zambian Immigration Department.
The application form will ask for the following details:
Your name and passport number
Your date of birth
Your nationality
Your occupation
Your employer
Your reasons for applying for the work permit
You will need to upload 2 passport size photos
You will need to submit the application form along with a non-refundable application fee of $50.
The application form should be sent to the address below:
Immigration Department
PO Box 5
Lusaka
Zambia
Once the application is approved, you will be able to get a work permit.

How to get a work permit in Botswana?
You will need to apply for a work permit in Botswana.
You will need to fill out an application form which you can download from the website of the Botswana Immigration Department.

How to find remote work in Zambia while living in Botswana?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Zambia even though you are located in Botswana. For that we need to have a proper understanding of how the remote work market in Zambia works and how to get remote jobs in Zambia.

This article will be a quick overview of the remote work market in Zambia and how to get remote jobs in Zambia.
How to find remote work in Zambia
The first thing that you need to do is to find remote work in Zambia. There are a lot of remote jobs in Zambia.
You can find remote work in Zambia through your local network. You can also find remote work in Zambia through online platforms such as Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, and Fiverr.
You can also find remote work in Zambia through local networks.
You can find remote work in Zambia through local networks.
How to get remote work in Zambia

How to get paid in Botswana when working remotely for a corporation in Zambia?

You can get paid in Botswana even if you are working for a company in Zambia, however , you will need to have a bank account in Botswana.

There are many ways to get paid in Botswana and the most common one is through direct deposit. You can also get paid in Botswana through your bank account in Zambia.
This article is a guide to get paid in Botswana when working remotely for a company in Zambia.
Working remotely in Botswana
If you are working remotely in Botswana, you can get paid in Botswana through direct deposit.

In this article, we will be looking at the most common ways to get paid in Botswana.
How to get paid in Botswana
You can get paid in Botswana through direct deposit.
Direct Deposit
This is the most common way to get paid in Botswana.
You can get paid in Botswana through direct deposit even if you are working for a company in Zambia.
If you are working for a company in Zambia, you can still get paid in Botswana through direct deposit.

How do taxes work in Botswana if I’m working remotely for a company Botswana?

When working remotely in Botswana for a firm based in Zambia, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to be aware of the rules.

Taxes in Botswana are based on the income earned in the country. If you are working in Botswana, you will have to pay taxes on the income you earn. The tax rate depends on the income you earn in Botswana.
If you are a resident in Botswana, you will be taxed on your income in Botswana.
If you are a non-resident in Botswana, you will be taxed on your income in Botswana.