Moving to Austria from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Holy See (Vatican City) to Austria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Holy See (Vatican City) to Austria, based on official data.

Moved in 2017
1

people moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Holy See (Vatican City) to Austria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VA
0.0
AT
0.9

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
AT
93.0%

Austria performs significantly better than Holy See (Vatican City) across all infrastructure metrics.

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Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Holy See (Vatican City) and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

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

Usually fine from major cities in Austria. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Austria safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Austria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

Compare further: Holy See (Vatican City) vs. Austria

Quality of Life Comparison · 1 statistics
Be 24.0% more likely to have internet access in Austria
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Size Comparison · See true size
Holy See (Vatican City) is about 190,616 times smaller than Austria.
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At a Glance

VA AT
Population 1,000 8,913,088
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Italian, Latin German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112