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# **Vatican City Passport Visa Free Countries & Global Ranking**

Last Updated : Nov 2, 2026

**Vatican City passport **

🇻🇦

Explore visa-free travel countries for Vatican City passport holders. Check global mobility ranking, visa on arrival destinations, and visa requirements worldwide.

## Vatican City passport details

It serves as a reliable form of identification, both domestically and internationally. It is an essential travel document that allows Vatican to travel abroad and provides them with the right to assistance from Vatican consular officials overseas. The Vatican passport is also a potent symbol of Vatican nationality and the rights and privileges this carries, including the right to live and work in Vatican City.

- **E-Passport** Available
- **Biometric** Available

[**Official Website**](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city-state/services/passports.html)

## Vatican City passport ranking

The Vatican passport is ranked 42 in the world's Powerful passports, meaning it allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 147 countries worldwide. The strength of a passport is often measured by the travel freedom it provides its holders. The Vatican passport is considered one of the Powerful in the world.

**124**

visa free

**23**

visa on arrival

**41**

online visa

**50**

sticker visa

[**Travel Freedom**](https://visalist.io/vatican-city/tourist) [**Transit Freedom**](https://visalist.io/vatican-city/transit) [**Nomad Freedom**](https://visalist.io/vatican-city/digital-nomad)

## How to apply for Vatican City passport

- **1****Eligibility Criteria** To apply for an Vatican City passport, you must be an Vatican City citizen, either by birth or naturalisation. Dual citizens are also eligible. If you are applying for a child, you must be their parent or guardian.
- **2****Gather documents** Gather all the necessary documents required for a Vatican City passport including birth certificate / citizenship and any other supporting documents.
- **3****Copy documents** Scan all documents and print a copy of them before hand. All documents that are not in the English language, must be translated and notarized.
- **4****Fill application** Fill the application form for Vatican passport.
- **5****Submit documents** After filling, providing the required documents and make the payment and submit your application for Vatican passport
- **6****Application processing** Wait for approval. Applicant(s) will be informed by email of successful application(s) for Vatican passport.
- **7****Receive passport** You will receive Vatican passport through mail, which allows you to live and work in Vatican.

## Vatican City visa advice

If you're considering exploring Vatican City beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Vatican City transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Vatican City, understanding Vatican City Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.

## Frequently asked questions

## Countries to travel near Vatican City

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[Monaco Passport](https://visalist.io/monaco/passport)

[San Marino Passport](https://visalist.io/san-marino/passport)

[Slovenia Passport](https://visalist.io/slovenia/passport)

Disclaimer: The information on the site should be used as a guide only you are advised to contact your local official mission consulate embassy and ensure you have the latest information we take no responsibility

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