Moving to Malawi from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Holy See (Vatican City) to Malawi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Malawi, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to Holy See (Vatican City).

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VA
0.0
MW
1.8

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
MW
24.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Malawi 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 Malawi?

From major Malawi cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Holy See (Vatican City) and Malawi are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Malawi safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA MW
Population 1,000 20,794,353
Currency Euro (€) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Italian, Latin Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +3 +265
Time zones 1 1