Moving to Holy See (Vatican City) from United States

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How United States 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

US
6.4
VA
0.0

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

Data: United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting United States

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

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 United States and Holy See (Vatican City).

Is Holy See (Vatican City) safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Holy See (Vatican City) is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.

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

The official languages in Holy See (Vatican City) are Italian and Latin. In United States, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

US VA
Population 337,341,954 1,000
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English Italian, Latin
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +3
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911