Nigeria passport → Vatican City
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?
Visa required in advance
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
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
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 Nigerian passport holders
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in the Vatican City?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Vatican City?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (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.