You do not need a visa for Czech Republic if you have a Vatican passport

No visa needed

Vatican citizens can enter Czech Republic without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Czech Republic?

No. Vatican citizens can enter Czech Republic without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Czech Republic may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure with 2 blank pages
Travel insurance covering EUR 30,000 minimum
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
Hotel booking or accommodation proof for entire stay
Proof of sufficient funds (EUR 70 per day recommended)
Biometric passport photo (35x45mm, white background)

Entry requirements for Vatican travellers

These rules apply specifically to Vatican passport holders entering Czech Republic as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Czechia
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Czechia. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Czechia.
European Union Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Czechia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Czechia.
Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Czechia.
Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Czech Republic.
Last checked 2026-07-20
Recommended
Recommended travel health insurance
Travelers are recommended to have travel health insurance when visiting Czechia. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
Czech Republic Foreign Ministry Last checked 2026-07-20