Australia passport → Vatican City
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?
Visa-free entry90 days
Australian passport holders can visit the Vatican City without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Vatican City at a glance
- Capital
- Vatican City
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Calling code
- +3
- Region
- Southern Europe
Vatican City for other passports
- AustraliaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Australian passport holders
Common questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?
Australian passport holders can visit the Vatican City without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in the Vatican City?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Vatican City?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Australian citizens visit without a visa?
153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Australia passport ranks #11 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.