Moving to New Zealand from Holy See (Vatican City)
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Holy See (Vatican City) to New Zealand — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to New Zealand, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Holy See (Vatican City) to New Zealand, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to New Zealand · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
- 122,506
- 85,289
- 73,846
- 70,412
Key Indicator Comparison
How Holy See (Vatican City) and New Zealand stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.
Data: United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Holy See (Vatican City) and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel Authorisation
New Zealand passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from New Zealand?
Working remotely from New Zealand'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 New Zealand.
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.
