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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2005
4 ↓ 50% vs 2000

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

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Greece 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
GR
1.1

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
GR
78.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

Working remotely from Greece'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 Greece.

Is Greece safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Greece?

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

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At a Glance

VA GR
Population 1,000 10,533,871
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Italian, Latin Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112