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title: Vatican City visa for citizens of the Netherlands
description: Citizens of the Netherlands can visit Vatican City without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/vatican-city/netherlands
lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Vatican City visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Citizens of the Netherlands can visit Vatican City without a visa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry (ID card valid)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee

## How to apply

1. **Prepare valid travel document** — Ensure your Dutch identity card or passport is valid for the duration of stay.
2. **Travel to Vatican City** — No visa required; simply present your ID card at the border.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid national identity card (for EU nationals)** (Identity): A valid ID card is sufficient; passport not mandatory.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry applies only to holders of a valid Dutch identity card or passport; entry may be refused if border officials deem the visit a threat to public order.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or expired travel document** — Carry a valid Dutch ID card or passport.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Vatican City?

Citizens of the Netherlands can visit Vatican City without a visa. Visa type: Visa-free entry (ID card valid).

### What documents do citizens of the Netherlands need for Vatican City?

Valid national identity card (for EU nationals).

## More

- [Vatican City visa for every passport](/visa/vatican-city)
- [Every destination for Netherlands passport holders](/visa/passport/netherlands)