You do not need a visa for Norway if you have a Vatican passport

No visa needed

Vatican citizens can enter Norway without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Norway?

No. Vatican citizens can enter Norway without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Norway 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 planned departure from Schengen
Travel insurance with €30,000 minimum medical coverage
Proof of sufficient funds (NOK 500/day recommended)
Confirmed accommodation for entire stay
Return or onward flight booking
Purpose of visit documentation (invitation, itinerary)

Entry requirements for Vatican travellers

These rules apply specifically to Vatican passport holders entering Norway 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 Norway
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Norway. 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 Norway. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
European Union Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Norway
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Norway.
Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Norway.
Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Norway.
Last checked 2026-07-14

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