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

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Eritrea, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Eritrea 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
ER
14.6

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
ER
22.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Eritrea 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 Eritrea?

Working remotely from Eritrea'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 Eritrea.

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA ER
Population 1,000 6,209,262
Currency Euro (€) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages Italian, Latin Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +291
Time zones 1 1