Moving to Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Equatorial Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Equatorial Guinea 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%
GQ
54.0%

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea?

Working remotely from Equatorial Guinea'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 Equatorial Guinea.

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA GQ
Population 1,000 1,679,172
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Italian, Latin French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +240
Time zones 1 1