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Vatican City (Holy See)

Europe

Higher risk than 40% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

45
Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Traveler Practical Risk

37
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, transport reliability, tourist scams.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 17, Violent Incident 30, Civil Unrest 70, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 50, Scams 50πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Europe avg: 5170
🚌Transport
Europe avg: 3850
🎭Scams
Europe avg: 4050
⚠️Violent Incident
Europe avg: 2430
🌊Natural Disaster
Europe avg: 2624
πŸ₯Health
Europe avg: 1818
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Europe avg: 1817

Practical advice

  • βœ“Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 5/23/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-05-23 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Vatican City (Holy See)

Is Vatican City (Holy See) safe to travel to?
Vatican City (Holy See) has a practical risk score of 37/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Vatican City (Holy See)?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Vatican City (Holy See) are: civil unrest, transport reliability, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Vatican City (Holy See)?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Vatican City (Holy See) is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting Vatican City (Holy See)?
Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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