Moving to Holy See (Vatican City) from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Holy See (Vatican City) — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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

SH
0.0
VA
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Holy See (Vatican City) across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
VA
75.0%

Holy See (Vatican City) performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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.

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can enter Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Holy See (Vatican City).

Is Holy See (Vatican City) safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Holy See (Vatican City) across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Holy See (Vatican City) is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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

The official languages in Holy See (Vatican City) are Italian and Latin. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH VA
Population 7,925 1,000
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Euro (€)
Languages English Italian, Latin
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +3
Time zones 1 1