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You need a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State) if you have an Afghan passport

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Travelling to Holy See (Vatican City State) Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Afghan citizens need a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State). It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

At your local embassy or consulate. There is no online application for this route, so the appointment and the documents are handled in person.

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What Holy See (Vatican City State) 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 stay with 2 blank pages
  • Biometric photo: 35x45mm, white background, neutral expression
  • Travel insurance with minimum 30,000 EUR medical coverage
  • Confirmed accommodation in Rome or nearby Italy
  • Proof of sufficient funds for entire Schengen stay
  • Return flight tickets and complete travel itinerary

Entry requirements for Afghan travellers

These rules apply specifically to Afghan passport holders entering Holy See (Vatican City State) as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory proof of accommodation

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Vatican City.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Vatican City

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Vatican City.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Vatican City; -Foreign nationals residing in Vatican City.
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Required

    Mandatory travel health insurance

    Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Vatican City. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00 and be valid in all Schengen countries.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Vatican City

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Vatican City. 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 Vatican City. Travelers may only enter through Rome, so Italy's travel documents apply.

    European Union Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Vatican City

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Vatican City.

    Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Vatican City. Italy travel requirements apply to international travelers.

    Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Vatican City. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    • The airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers with a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen and EU Member State; -Travelers with a residence permit issued by an EU Member State that does not yet fully apply the provisions of the Schengen acquisition, third-country nationals such as Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, or the United States that guarantees the unrestricted right of return; - A family member of citizens of the European Union.
    Last checked 2026-07-30

A look at Holy See (Vatican City State)

  • Aerial view of St. Peter's Square with its iconic elliptical colonnades and central obelisk in Vatican City
    St. Peter's Square — the grand entrance to Vatican City and the Catholic world
  • Interior of the Sistine Chapel showing Michelangelo's famous ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment
    The Sistine Chapel — home to Michelangelo's masterpiece ceiling and The Last Judgment
  • Traditional Swiss Guards in colorful Renaissance uniforms standing at attention at Vatican entrance
    Swiss Guards — the iconic protectors of Vatican City since 1506
  • Stunning aerial view of Vatican City showing St. Peter's Basilica dome and the Vatican Gardens
    Vatican City from above — the world's smallest independent state at just 0.44 square kilometers

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