Moving to Brunei from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Brunei, and you’d need to navigate life in Malay. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Brunei stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VA
0.0
BN
0.5

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
BN
98.0%

Brunei performs significantly 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 Holy See (Vatican City) and Brunei. To live, work, or study long-term in Brunei, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brunei's immigration authority.

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Brunei

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

Brunei passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
Brunei 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 Brunei?

Working remotely from Brunei's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Holy See (Vatican City) and Brunei.

Is Brunei safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Brunei across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brunei is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Brunei?

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

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At a Glance

VA BN
Population 1,000 478,054
Currency Euro (€) Brunei Dollar (BND)
Languages Italian, Latin Malay
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +3 +673
Time zones 1 1