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Vatican City visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 93 can travel to Vatican City without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 105 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Vatican City: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Vatican City?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 90 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 43/45
Asia 12/50
Africa 2/54
North America 18/23
South America 8/12
Oceania 10/14

Passports that can enter Vatican City visa-free

93 passports

Passports that need a visa for Vatican City

105 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Vatican City?

It depends on your passport. 93 passports can enter Vatican City visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 105 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Vatican City without a visa?

93 passports can enter Vatican City visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados and others.

Holding a Vatican City passport? See where the Vatican City passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Vatican City before you book.