Southern Europe

Vatican City visa requirements

Travellers from 93 of 198 countries can visit the Vatican City easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit the Vatican City

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed93 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Visa needed105 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe43 of 45 countries
Americas26 of 35 countries
Oceania10 of 14 countries
Asia12 of 50 countries
Africa2 of 54 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter the Vatican City without a visa?

93 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for the Vatican City?

Visa needed: it applies to 105 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for the Vatican City?

105 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 100 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City?

No visa needed.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City?

No visa needed.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to the Vatican City?

Europe: 43 of 45 passports enter without applying first.

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