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You do not need a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State) if you have an American Samoan passport

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American Samoan citizens can enter Holy See (Vatican City State) without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Holy See (Vatican City State) Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. American Samoan citizens can enter Holy See (Vatican City State) without applying for a visa in advance.

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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 American Samoan travellers

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

  • 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

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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