Moving to Panama from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Panama 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
PA
11.3

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
PA
68.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Panama

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

Panama passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
Panama 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 Panama?

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

Is Panama safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Panama is 11.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Panama?

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

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At a Glance

VA PA
Population 1,000 4,337,768
Currency Euro (€) Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
Languages Italian, Latin Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +507
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911