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

No visa needed

Bulgarian 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

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State)?

No. Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian travellers

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

Required
A travel document is required to enter Vatican City by air
Travelers need a valid passport or national ID card to enter Vatican City by air. 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
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Vatican City.
Last checked 2026-07-30

A look at Holy See (Vatican City State)

St. Peter's Square — the grand entrance to Vatican City and the Catholic world
The Sistine Chapel — home to Michelangelo's masterpiece ceiling and The Last Judgment
Swiss Guards — the iconic protectors of Vatican City since 1506
Vatican City from above — the world's smallest independent state at just 0.44 square kilometers