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

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan. 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 Samoa 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
WS
6.2

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
WS
78.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Samoa

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

Samoa passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
Samoa 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 Samoa?

Working remotely from Samoa'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 Samoa.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

VA WS
Population 1,000 206,179
Currency Euro (€) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Italian, Latin English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +3 +685
Time zones 1 1