Moving to Holy See (Vatican City) from Belgium

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Holy See (Vatican City) — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belgium to Holy See (Vatican City), and you’d need to navigate life in Italian and Latin.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Belgium and Holy See (Vatican City) stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
VA
0.0

Holy See (Vatican City) performs significantly better than Belgium across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BE
91.0%
VA
75.0%

Belgium performs better than Holy See (Vatican City) across all infrastructure metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and Holy See (Vatican City). To live, work, or study long-term in Holy See (Vatican City), you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Holy See (Vatican City)'s immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Holy See (Vatican City) without a visa.
Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Holy See (Vatican City)?

Working remotely from Holy See (Vatican City)'s major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Belgium and Holy See (Vatican City).

Is Holy See (Vatican City) safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs significantly better than Belgium across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Holy See (Vatican City) is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

What language do they speak in Holy See (Vatican City)?

The official languages in Holy See (Vatican City) are Italian and Latin. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE VA
Population 11,847,338 1,000
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, French, German Italian, Latin
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +3
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112