Moving to South Africa from Holy See (Vatican City)
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Holy See (Vatican City) to South Africa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to South Africa, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Holy See (Vatican City) to South Africa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics.
Data: United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Holy See (Vatican City) and South Africa. To live, work, or study long-term in South Africa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Africa's immigration authority.
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting South Africa
Visa Required
South Africa passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from South Africa?
Usually fine from major cities in South Africa. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is South Africa safe for expats?
Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Africa is 45.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).
What language do they speak in South Africa?
The official languages in South Africa are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.
Compare further: Holy See (Vatican City) vs. South Africa
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At a Glance
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ZA
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| Population | 1,000 | 57,516,665 |
| Currency | Euro (€) | South African Rand (ZAR) |
| Languages | Italian, Latin | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +3 | +27 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |