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Vatican City visa requirements for Qatari citizens

Qatari citizens need a visa for the Vatican City, from its embassy or consulate.

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Vatican City

Visa needed

A visa for tourists who need permission to enter Italy.

Visa
Required
Fee
€90
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Find the Vatican City's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.

  2. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.

  3. Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into Vatican City

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
Sources (16)Last updated 11 November 2026

Embassies for this trip

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  • Embassy

    Apostolic Nunciature to Qatar

Coming from Qatar

  • MoneyEUR €
  • Time−2h
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguageItalian
  • Emergency112 police

Planning your Vatican City trip

  • St. Peter's BasilicaOne of Vatican City's main sights; the Pope is presented from its central balcony after his election.
  • Vatican MuseumsExplore collections of artwork in Vatican City.
  • Sistine ChapelA major Vatican sight and the place where cardinals gather to elect a new Pope.
Read the full Vatican City guide

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Vatican City

About Vatican City

Vatican City is a walled enclave within Rome and the smallest sovereign state in the world.

Capital
Vatican City
Money
Euro (€)
Languages
Italian, Latin
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+379
Read the Vatican City guide

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Questions

Do qatari citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?

Qatari citizens need a visa for the Vatican City, from its embassy or consulate.

Where do I apply for a Vatican City visa?

At the Vatican City's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.

Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help qatari citizens enter the Vatican City?

We have no record of the Vatican City relaxing its rules for qatari citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.

Do vatican citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Vatican citizens do not need a visa for Qatar. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.

Do other Asia passports get easier entry to the Vatican City?

Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong, Israel Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Vatican City are easier for qatari citizens?

Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo Moldova, and 3 more let qatari citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to the Vatican City?

Find the Vatican City's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.

What money is used in the Vatican City?

Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in the Vatican City?

Italian and Latin.

How strong is the Qatar passport?

It ranks #48 and reaches 102 destinations without applying ahead.

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