Visa requirements for Vatican citizens

Visa requirements for Vatican citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Vatican City. As of 2026, Vatican citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 151 countries and territories, ranking the Vatican passport 23rd in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days SME E-VISA 30 days 6 months 90 days 120 days 90 days 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 8 months 14 days 30 days Visa-free until 31 December 2024. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. Visa fee is USD 40 per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 3 months 90 days90 days within any 6-month period 90 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. 30 days 90 days Visa on arrival for 180 days 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period 45 days 7 days 90 days 3 months eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 31 days 21 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 3 months 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days up to 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport 120 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days eVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 365 days / 1 year 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 3 months 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 60 days 30 days Select ports of entry. 30 days Iraq eVisa portal 90 days 3 months 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Holders of diplomatic and official passports do not need a visa for Japan, and are granted the status of residence as diplomats or officials 30 days Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA) 3 months 30 days 3 months 60 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 90 days 180 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 monthsInternational Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 30 days 180 days eVisa , Papua New Guinea (PNG) Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) 60 days 183 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 dayse-Visa holders must arrive and departure via 29 checkpoints 30 days 3 months 1 month 60 days 15 days 3 months 90 days 3 months 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorisation must be presented at the time of travel 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 daysVatican citizens are not required to pay an entrance fee. Multiple entry eVisa is also available. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area eVisa Syria 90 days 30 days Visa also available online.Tajikistan e-Visa 3 months 30 days 15 days 3 months 3 months 1 month May apply online. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 30 days 6 months 90 days Visa regulations for some countries , Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. 30 days 30 days 90 days Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc 90 days 3 months

Dependent, or restricted territories Visa requirements for Vatican citizens for visits to various territories, and restricted zones:

Dependent and autonomous territories

Asia Territory Conditions of access Notes 14 days

See also

Visa policy of Vatican City Visa policy of the Schengen Area Vatican passport

References

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