Work in Botswana for a company based in Hong Kong

By Mark 05 May 2022

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

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

  1. Is your employer paying for your visa and accommodation?
  2. Do you have a minimum income requirement?
  3. Is your employer able to cover your living expenses in Hong Kong?
  4. Can you travel to Hong Kong on a working holiday visa?
  5. Can you travel back to Botswana on a working holiday visa?
  6. Is your company willing to sponsor you?

If your answers to all of these questions are yes, then you should be able to work remotely from Botswana.
To work from Botswana, you will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This is a one-time process and is not required every time you travel to Hong Kong. You can apply for an ETA online, at any border post, or at an authorized agent. The process is simple and takes a few minutes.
After you have received your ETA, you will need to apply for a work permit. This is a separate process and you will need to contact the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE). You will need to provide a copy of your ETA, a copy of your passport, a copy of your visa, a copy of your passport-sized photo, and your employment contract. You can find more information about the process on the DIE website.
If you need to travel to Hong Kong to visit your family, you will need to apply for a visit visa.

How to find remote work in Hong Kong while living in Botswana?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Hong Kong even though you are located in Botswana. For that we need to find a way to get in touch with the companies that are hiring in Hong Kong.

There are a few ways to find remote work in Hong Kong while living in Botswana. The most popular way is to use online platforms like Upwork or Freelancer. Another way is to use a job board like Indeed.com.
However, there are other ways to find remote work in Hong Kong while living in Botswana. In this post, we will discuss a few of them.

  1. Use online platforms like Upwork and Freelancer
    The most popular way to find remote work in Hong Kong while living in Botswana is to use online platforms like Upwork and Freelancer.
    Both Upwork and Freelancer are online job boards where you can find remote jobs in Hong Kong. You can browse the list of companies that are hiring in Hong Kong and apply for the jobs.
    The good thing about these platforms is that you can find remote jobs in Hong Kong even if you are located in Botswana.
    However, the bad thing is that they charge a fee for each job that you apply for.
  2. Use a job board like Indeed.com
    Another way to find remote work in Hong Kong while living in Botswana is to use a job board like Indeed.com.
    Indeed.

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

You can get paid in Botswana even if you are working for a company in Hong Kong, however , you need to know the right procedures to get paid in Botswana.

If you are working for a Hong Kong based company and you are planning to get paid in Botswana, you need to know that you can get paid in Botswana even if you are working for a Hong Kong based company. However, you need to know the right procedures to get paid in Botswana.

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 Hong Kong, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to understand the different rules that apply.

In the UK, you’re required to pay income tax on all your earnings, no matter where you work. If you’re self-employed, you must declare your earnings, and pay tax on them.
However, if you’re working for a company based in Hong Kong, and you’re not working in Hong Kong, then you’re not required to pay tax on your earnings.
Instead, you’re taxed by the Hong Kong government, and you’re liable to pay taxes on your income in Hong Kong.
However, you don’t have to pay tax in Hong Kong, as your earnings are taxed at a rate of 10%.
In Botswana, it’s different.
If you’re working for a company based in Hong Kong, and you’re not working in Hong Kong, then you’re not required to pay tax in Hong Kong. Instead, you’re liable to pay tax on your earnings in Botswana.
The Botswana government has set the tax rate at 12.5%.