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Vatican City

Embassies and consulates in Vatican City

2 foreign missions, and 177 Vatican missions around the world.

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Vatican City?

We list 2 embassies and high commissions and 0 consulates in Vatican City, run by 2 countries.

Where is the Embassy of Italy to the Holy See?

Viale delle Belle Arti, 2, 00196 Roma. Website: http://www.ambsantasedevaticano.esteri.it

How many embassies and consulates does Vatican City have abroad?

177 missions in 175 countries, including Bahrain, Dominica, Syria, Moldova Albania, and 170 more.

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

How do I contact an embassy in Vatican City?

Use the official website listed for each mission (2 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

Can an embassy help if I lose my passport?

Your own country's embassy or consulate can issue an emergency travel document. Report the loss to the local police first and keep the report.

Which types of missions does snuck list for Vatican City?

embassy, from Wikidata.

From Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours and services change: check the mission's website before you visit.

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