You do not need a visa for Gibraltar if you have a Vatican passport
No visa needed
Vatican citizens can enter Gibraltar without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.
Frequently asked questions
No. Vatican citizens can enter Gibraltar without applying for a visa in advance.
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What Gibraltar 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 for at least 6 months beyond your stay
- Recent passport-sized photograph meeting UK specifications
- Proof of accommodation in Gibraltar or host letter
- Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your stay
- Return or onward travel tickets
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies recommended
Entry requirements for Vatican travellers
These rules apply specifically to Vatican passport holders entering Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Gibraltar. 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 Gibraltar.
Borders and Coastguard Agency Gibraltar Last checked 2026-07-31 - Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Gibraltar
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Gibraltar.
Last checked 2026-07-31 - Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Gibraltar.
Last checked 2026-07-31
A look at Gibraltar
The Rock of Gibraltar Nature Reserve — home to Europe's only wild monkeys 
Gibraltar's financial district — a hub for international business 
The Gibraltar-Spain border — unique runway crossing experience 
Gibraltar Airport — where planes cross the main road
Gibraltar visa requirements by passport
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