Moving to Holy See (Vatican City) from Iran

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iran to Holy See (Vatican City)? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Holy See (Vatican City) compared to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
VA
0.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IR
79.0%
VA
75.0%

Iran 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 Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

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)?

From major Holy See (Vatican City) cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Iran and Holy See (Vatican City) are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Holy See (Vatican City) safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Holy See (Vatican City) is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

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

The official languages in Holy See (Vatican City) are Italian and Latin. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR VA
Population 86,758,304 1,000
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Euro (€)
Languages Persian (Farsi) Italian, Latin
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +3
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115