Vatican City visa requirements for British citizens

Visit Saint Peter’s Square from Rome after meeting Italy’s entry rules.

• Visa requiredSchengen tourist visaA visa for tourists who need permission to enter Italy.

  Stay

  90 days

  Fee

  €90

  Processing

  15–45 days

  How to apply

  1. Check whether you need a visa.
  2. Find the right consulate for your trip and home country.
  3. Book an appointment and gather the required papers.
  4. Submit your form, pay, and give fingerprints unless exempt.
  5. Check your visa’s dates, stay limit and allowed entries.

  Documents required

  • Visa application form
  • Valid passport
  • Passport photo
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Proof of trip purpose
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of enough money
  • Proof you plan to return home
  • 2 blank pages
  • Hotel booking
  • Fingerprints

  • Stay up to 90 days per 180 days; your visa may allow fewer.
  • Visa dates and allowed entries vary; follow your consulate’s document list.

  Official page
• Other routeSaint Peter’s Square accessVisitors can reach Saint Peter’s Square from Rome through the public entrance.

  How to apply

  1. Check and meet Italy’s entry rules.
  2. Enter Saint Peter’s Square through the public access area.

  • Public access does not replace permission to enter Italy.
  • Other Vatican entrances have separate access rules.

  Official page

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  Embassy

  Apostolic Nunciature to Great Britain

  54 Parkside, Wimbledon, London SW19 5NE

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