Vatican passport
As of September 2026, holders of the Vatican passport enjoy entry to 111 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 64 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Europe. This covers all 29 Schengen area member countries.
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 15 September 2026, Vatican citizens have Visa on arrival access to 31 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Bahrain, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Cambodia, Comoros, Kuwait, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Macau, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Palau, Qatar, Rwanda, Senegal, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Tanzania, Samoa, and Zimbabwe.
As of 15 September 2026, Vatican citizens need a visa for 35 countries and territories: Anguilla, Barbados, Brunei, Central African Republic, Congo, Cameroon, China, Algeria, Eritrea, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, North Korea, Cayman Islands, Lebanon, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Morocco, Mali, Myanmar, Mexico, Niger, Nauru, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Somalia, Turkmenistan, Tonga, United States of America, Venezuela, Yemen, and South Africa.
As of 15 September 2026, Vatican citizens can travel visa-free to 101 countries and territories: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Fiji, Micronesia, France, Grenada, Georgia, Gambia, Guadeloupe, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Croatia, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Saint Martin, North Macedonia, Martinique, Montserrat, Malta, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Turks and Caicos, Tunisia, Türkiye, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Virgin Islands (British), Vanuatu, Kosovo, and Zambia.
As of 15 September 2026, Vatican citizens need an eTA for 10 countries and territories: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, Latvia, New Zealand, and Seychelles.
As of 15 September 2026, Vatican citizens can apply for an eVisa for 34 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, Benin, Bhutan, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, India, Iraq, Iran, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Mongolia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Syria, Chad, Togo, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, and Viet Nam.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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