Moving to China from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Holy See (Vatican City) to China? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in China compared to Holy See (Vatican City).

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VA
0.0
CN
0.5

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
CN
73.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting China

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

China passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from China?

From major China cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Holy See (Vatican City) and China are what actually decide it long-term.

Is China safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in China?

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

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At a Glance

VA CN
Population 1,000 1,410,539,758
Currency Euro (€) Chinese Yuan (CN¥)
Languages Italian, Latin Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +86
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110