Moving to Zimbabwe from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to Zimbabwe, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe 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
ZW
6.7

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
ZW
35.0%

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

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Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Holy See (Vatican City)

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter Holy See (Vatican City).

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?

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

Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?

The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

Compare further: Holy See (Vatican City) vs. Zimbabwe

Quality of Life Comparison · 3 statistics
Be 53.3% less likely to have internet access in Zimbabwe
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Size Comparison · See true size
Holy See (Vatican City) is about 888,084 times smaller than Zimbabwe.
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At a Glance

VA ZW
Population 1,000 15,121,004
Currency Euro (€) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Italian, Latin Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +3 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 999