Moving to Holy See (Vatican City) from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
VA
0.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MT
87.0%
VA
75.0%

Malta 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 Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can enter Malta 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)?

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 Malta 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 Malta across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Holy See (Vatican City) is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

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

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

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At a Glance

MT VA
Population 464,186 1,000
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages English, Maltese Italian, Latin
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +3
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112