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

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Namibia 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
NA
12.4

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
NA
53.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Namibia 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 Namibia?

Working remotely from Namibia'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 Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA NA
Population 1,000 2,727,409
Currency Euro (€) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Italian, Latin Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +3 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111