Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Democratic Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Democratic Republic of the Congo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
CD
23.2%

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all infrastructure metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Working remotely from Democratic Republic of the Congo'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 Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What language do they speak in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Democratic Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA CD
Population 1,000 108,407,721
Currency Euro (€) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages Italian, Latin French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +243
Time zones 1 2