Working in Botswana for a corporation in Belgium

By Mark 28 May 2022

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

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

  1. Can you legally work in Botswana?
  2. Can you legally work in Belgium?
  3. Can you legally work in the country where the company is located?
  4. Do you have a valid visa for the country where the company is located?
  5. Do you have a valid visa for Botswana?
  6. Do you have a valid visa for Belgium?

I am a US citizen and I am looking to move to Botswana to work.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Belgium even though you are located in Botswana. For that we will take a look at the most popular ways to get remote work in Belgium while living in Botswana.

The first thing to do is to check whether you are eligible for the work permit in Belgium.
If you are eligible for the work permit, then you can apply for the work permit.
If you are not eligible for the work permit, then you can apply for the work permit in Belgium.

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

You can get paid in Botswana even if you are working for a company in Belgium, however you need to make sure that your employer in Belgium is registered as a company in Botswana.

In order to work for a company in Belgium, you need to have a valid work permit and a valid residence permit.
If you are working for a company in Belgium and you are a foreigner, you need to get a work permit for your country of residence.
If you are a foreign national, you can work for a company in Belgium for up to three months without a work permit.
If you are a foreigner, you can work for a company in Belgium for up to six months without a work permit.
If you are a foreigner, you can work for a company in Belgium for up to three months without a work permit.

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 Belgium, taxes might be tricky, therefore you should check the situation with your employer.

However, you can work remotely for a company in Botswana and be paid in Botswana Pula. In that case, you don’t need to pay taxes in Botswana.
The following are the top 10 countries where you can work remotely.

  1. USA
    The United States is one of the most popular countries to work remotely. There are several companies that offer remote jobs in the USA.
  2. Canada
    Canada is one of the best countries to work remotely. There are many companies that offer remote jobs in Canada.
  3. UK
    The United Kingdom is one of the best countries to work remotely. There are many companies that offer remote jobs in the UK.
  4. Australia
    Australia is one of the best countries to work remotely. There are many companies that offer remote jobs in Australia.
  5. India
    India is one of the best countries to work remotely. There are many companies that offer remote jobs in India.
  6. Sweden
    Sweden is one of the best countries to work remotely. There are many companies that offer remote jobs in Sweden.
  7. Singapore
    Singapore is one of the best countries to work remotely. There are many companies that offer remote jobs in Singapore.
  8. South Africa
    South Africa is one of the best countries to work remotely.