Moving to Switzerland from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
6

people born in Holy See (Vatican City) live in Switzerland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Switzerland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Switzerland 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
CH
0.5

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

Data: United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Holy See (Vatican City) and Switzerland. To live, work, or study long-term in Switzerland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Switzerland's immigration authority.

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Switzerland

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

Switzerland passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
Switzerland 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 Switzerland?

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

Is Switzerland safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Switzerland?

The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA CH
Population 1,000 8,508,698
Currency Euro (€) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Italian, Latin French, Italian, Romansh, Swiss German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +41
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112