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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and Philippines 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
PH
4.3

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
PH
53.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Philippines

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

Philippines passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Philippines 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 Philippines?

Working remotely from Philippines'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 Philippines.

Is Philippines safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Philippines?

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

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At a Glance

VA PH
Population 1,000 114,597,229
Currency Euro (€) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages Italian, Latin English, Filipino
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911