Vatican City passport → Saudi Arabia

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Visa required in advance

Vatican passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: visa.visitsaudi.com

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an 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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Saudi Arabia at a glance

Capital: Riyadh
Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +966
Region: Western Asia

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Saudi Arabia for other passports

Vatican CityVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Asia for Vatican passport holders

CyprusVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free30 days
TürkiyeVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ArmeniaVisa on arrival120 days
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days

Common questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Vatican passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Vatican citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?

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 Saudi Arabia?

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 #23 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.