Moving to Holy See (Vatican City) from Botswana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Botswana to Holy See (Vatican City), and you’d need to navigate life in Italian and Latin. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Botswana 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

BW
10.6
VA
0.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BW
74.0%
VA
75.0%

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Botswana passport holders need a visa to enter Holy See (Vatican City).
Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Free
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can enter Botswana 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 Botswana and Holy See (Vatican City).

Is Holy See (Vatican City) safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Holy See (Vatican City) is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.

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

The official languages in Holy See (Vatican City) are Italian and Latin. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW VA
Population 2,384,246 1,000
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Euro (€)
Languages English, Tswana Italian, Latin
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +267 +3
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999