Moving to Holy See (Vatican City) from Spain

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Spain 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

ES
0.7
VA
0.0

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

Data: United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Spain

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

Is Holy See (Vatican City) safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs significantly better than Spain across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Holy See (Vatican City) is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.

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

The official languages in Holy See (Vatican City) are Italian and Latin. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES VA
Population 47,163,418 1,000
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish Italian, Latin
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +34 +3
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112