Spain passport → Vatican City
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?
Visa-free entry
Spanish passport holders can visit the Vatican City without a visa.
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.
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
- SpainVisa-free
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 Spanish passport holders
Common questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?
Spanish passport holders can visit the Vatican City without a visa.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in the Vatican City?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Spanish citizens get a visa on arrival in the Vatican City?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Spanish citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Spain passport ranks #7 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.