Vatican City Passport Visa-Free Countries

Vatican City State

Region: Southern Europe
Capital: Vatican City
Population: 882
Currency: euro (EUR)
Languages: Italian, Latin

Where can the Vatican City passport go?

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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San Marino

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São Tomé and Príncipe

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Visa-Free Countries for Vatican Citizens by Region

Asia

Armenia (180 days) Georgia (360 days) Hong Kong (14 days) Israel (90 days) Kazakhstan (30 days) Kyrgyzstan (60 days) Malaysia (30 days) Palestine Philippines (30 days) Singapore (30 days) South Korea (30 days) Taiwan (90 days) Tajikistan (30 days) Turkey (90 days) United Arab Emirates (30 days) Uzbekistan (30 days)

Europe

Albania (90 days) Andorra (90 days) Austria (90 days) Belarus (30 days) Belgium (90 days) Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days) Bulgaria (90 days) Croatia (90 days) Cyprus (90 days) Czechia (90 days) Denmark (90 days) Estonia (90 days) Finland (90 days) France (90 days) Germany (90 days) Greece (90 days) Hungary (90 days) Iceland (90 days) Ireland (90 days) Italy (90 days) Kosovo (90 days) Latvia (90 days) Liechtenstein (90 days) Lithuania (90 days) Luxembourg (90 days) Malta (90 days) Moldova (90 days) Monaco (90 days) Montenegro (90 days) Netherlands (90 days) North Macedonia (90 days) Norway (90 days) Poland (90 days) Portugal (90 days) Romania (90 days) San Marino (90 days) Serbia (90 days) Slovakia (90 days) Slovenia (90 days) Spain (90 days) Sweden (90 days) Switzerland (90 days) Ukraine (90 days) United Kingdom (180 days)

Americas

Antigua and Barbuda (180 days) Argentina (90 days) Bahamas (90 days) Belize Bolivia (90 days) Brazil (90 days) Chile (90 days) Colombia (90 days) Costa Rica (180 days) Dominica (21 days) Dominican Republic Ecuador (90 days) El Salvador (180 days) Grenada (90 days) Guatemala (90 days) Haiti (90 days) Honduras (90 days) Nicaragua Panama (90 days) Peru (180 days) Saint Kitts and Nevis (90 days) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (90 days) Uruguay (90 days)

Oceania

Fiji (120 days) Micronesia (30 days) Vanuatu (120 days)

Africa

Angola (30 days) Botswana (90 days) Cape Verde (30 days) Eswatini (30 days) Gambia (90 days) Mauritius (90 days) São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days) Seychelles (90 days) Tunisia (90 days)

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Travel Tips for Vatican City Passport Holders

Always check that your passport has at least 6 months validity before traveling.
Many visa-free countries require proof of onward travel — book return flights before departure.
Carry printed hotel reservations and sufficient funds proof for immigration checks.
Visa on arrival destinations often require exact cash in USD or local currency.
eVisa applications should be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to avoid delays.
ETAs (like US ESTA or Canadian eTA) are valid for multiple entries over 2–5 years — apply once and reuse.

Vatican City Passport Visa-Free Countries — FAQ

How many countries are visa free for Vatican City passport holders?

Vatican City passport holders can enter 95 countries visa free. Counting visa on arrival (34) and eTA (6) destinations, Vatican citizens can travel to 135 countries without arranging a visa in advance, and a further 28 are available with an eVisa.

What countries are visa free for Vatican citizens?

Visa free countries for Vatican citizens include Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia. See the full, up-to-date list of all 95 visa-free destinations for Vatican City passport holders above.

Which countries can Vatican passport holders visit without a visa?

Vatican passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 135 countries across Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania, Africa. The colour-coded list and map above show exactly which countries are visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa, eTA or visa required.

How many countries require a visa for Vatican City passport holders?

35 countries currently require Vatican citizens to obtain a visa before arrival. Every other destination is visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa or eTA — check the full breakdown above.