Moving to Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Holy See (Vatican City) to Bulgaria, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Holy See (Vatican City) live in Bulgaria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bulgaria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Bulgaria 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
BG
1.1

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
BG
75.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria?

Working remotely from Bulgaria'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 Bulgaria.

Is Bulgaria safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Bulgaria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bulgaria is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Bulgaria?

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

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At a Glance

VA BG
Population 1,000 6,873,253
Currency Euro (€) Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Languages Italian, Latin Bulgarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +359
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112