Türkiye passport → Vatican City

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?

Visa required in advance

Turkish 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.

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Vatican City at a glance

Capital: Vatican City
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Italian, Latin
Calling code: +3
Region: Southern Europe

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Vatican City for other passports

TürkiyeVisa required
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 Turkish passport holders

AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
KosovoVisa-free90 days
MontenegroVisa-free30 days
North MacedoniaVisa-free90 days
SerbiaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa required
CroatiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for the Vatican City?

Turkish passport holders need a visa for the Vatican City, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Turkish citizens stay in the Vatican City?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Turkish citizens get a visa on arrival in the Vatican City?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Turkish citizens visit without a visa?

112 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Türkiye passport ranks #38 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.