Access to Vatican City
visits and access permits
Under the 2011 Law on citizenship, residence and access, people who are not Vatican citizens or residents need an access permit from the Governatorato to enter the parts of the territory where free access is not allowed. Areas open to free access can be visited without a permit. Permits last for the time needed for the purpose, and frequent visitors or people working for Holy See bodies can receive a permanent permit or a special access card.
Visiting Vatican City
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Life in Vatican City
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Who it’s for
Visitors to restricted areas of Vatican City, and people working for or collaborating with Holy See bodies.
Eligibility
Access permit
Required for non-citizens and non-residents entering areas where free access is not allowed (art. 9).
Special access cardStaff and collaborators
Issued to people serving in Holy See bodies, linked institutions or the State, or collaborating with them (art. 10(1)).
Permanent permitFrequent visitors
May be issued to people with reason to enter frequently (art. 10(2)).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementExempt
- Document checklistAccess permit
- FeesAccess permit
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Other routes to Vatican City
- Status in-countryAuthorisation to reside in Vatican City
- CitizenshipVatican citizenship linked to office or service
Visit & tourism in other countries
- St. Vincent & GrenadinesEntry visa for St Vincent and the Grenadines
- VenezuelaVenezuelan tourist visa (T) and tourist extension
- British Virgin IslandsBritish Virgin Islands visitor entry, BVI visa and Visa Exemption Programme
- VietnamElectronic visa (e-Visa) for tourism and short visits, up to 90 days
- VanuatuTourist visa on arrival (exempt nationalities) and Visitor Visa applied for in advance
- SamoaSamoa visitor permit on arrival
