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

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Travelling to Holy See (Vatican City State)

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Where do Kuwaiti citizens apply for a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State)?

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

Can DoVisa help Kuwaiti citizens with a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State)?

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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 Kuwaiti travellers

These rules apply specifically to Kuwaiti 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
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Vatican City if they stay within the airport’s international departure area and if their next destination is outside the Schengen Area.
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