Moving to United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 United Kingdom 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
GB
1.0

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
GB
97.0%

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Working remotely from United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than United Kingdom across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA GB
Population 1,000 67,791,400
Currency Euro (€) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages Italian, Latin English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +3 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999