Moving to South Korea from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Holy See (Vatican City) to South Korea.

Moved in 2018
1

people moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to South Korea · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to South Korea?

Top countries of origin for South Korea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in South Korea 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
KR
0.5

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
KR
98.0%

South Korea 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 South Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in South Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Korea's immigration authority.

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting South Korea

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter South Korea.
South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
South Korea 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 South Korea?

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

Is South Korea safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than South Korea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Korea is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in South Korea?

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

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At a Glance

VA KR
Population 1,000 51,844,834
Currency Euro (€) South Korean Won (₩)
Languages Italian, Latin Korean
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +82
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112