Vatican City passport → Japan
Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Japan?
Visa required in advance
Vatican passport holders need a visa for Japan, 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.
Japan at a glance
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Region
- Eastern Asia
JP36.0°N · 138.0°EPhoto: Jordy Meow · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJapan for other passports
- Vatican CityVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Vatican passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free14 days
TaiwanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
South KoreaeTA30 days- ChinaVisa required
MongoliaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Japan?
Vatican passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Vatican citizens stay in Japan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Vatican citizens get a visa on arrival in Japan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Vatican citizens visit without a visa?
134 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vatican City passport ranks #24 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.