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

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VA
0.0
LU
1.5

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
LU
99.0%

Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg. To live, work, or study long-term in Luxembourg, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Luxembourg's immigration authority.

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

Working remotely from Luxembourg'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 Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Luxembourg across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA LU
Population1,000650,364
CurrencyEuro (€)Euro (€)
LanguagesItalian, LatinFrench, German, Luxembourgish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+3+352
Time zones11
Emergency number112