Living in Netherlands while working in Botswana

By Mark 11 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Netherlands for a company in Botswana?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If you are a citizen of a country other than the Netherlands, you need a visa to work in the Netherlands.
  2. If you are a citizen of the Netherlands, you need a residence permit to work in a country other than the Netherlands.
  3. If you are a non-EU citizen, you need a residence permit to work in the Netherlands.
  4. If you are a non-EU citizen, you need a work permit to work in the Netherlands.

How can I find a remote job in Botswana while living in Netherlands?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Botswana even if you are located in Netherlands, for that we need to have a good connection with the company.

First, I suggest you learn a little bit about Botswana.
Botswana is a small country in southern Africa, the size of Switzerland. It is the second largest landlocked country in Africa, after Lesotho. It is located at the southernmost tip of Africa, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and the Kalahari Desert on the other.
Botswana is a mostly black-colored country with a population of about 2.4 million. It is a very diverse country, with about 80 percent of the population being of the black African race. It is a very sparsely populated country, with an average of about 1.2 people per square kilometer. It is the least densely populated country in Africa.
The official language is English. Most people speak Setswana, the language of the local people. The official language is English, and most people are fluent in both English and Setswana. Many people also speak some French, as well.
Botswana is the world’s fifth-largest producer of diamonds, and is one of the world’s wealthiest countries. It is a member of the Southern African Development Community, and is a member of the United Nations.
The official religion is Christianity.

How can I get paid in Netherlands when working remotely for a company in Botswana?

It is possible to get paid in Netherlands while working for a company in Botswana but it will be complicated.

This is a general answer. It is not a legal answer.
If you are working for a company in Netherlands and you have a Dutch company or are in the Netherlands, then you can be paid in the Netherlands.
If you are working for a company in Botswana and you are in the Netherlands, then you can be paid in the Netherlands.

Will I pay taxes in Netherlands or Botswana when working remotely in Netherlands?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Netherlands for a corporation in Botswana, so we’ll try to explain the tax situation in Netherlands and Botswana.

In the Netherlands, you are considered a “tax resident” if you have a permanent address in the Netherlands. If you are a tax resident, you are responsible for paying taxes in the Netherlands. If you are a tax resident, you are also considered a “tax resident” in all other countries you live in.
If you are a tax resident in the Netherlands, you are also considered a “tax resident” in all other countries you live in.