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title: Vatican City visa for citizens of the United States
description: Citizens of the United States can visit Vatican City without a visa.
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/vatican-city/united-states
lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# Vatican City visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States can visit Vatican City without a visa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## Good to know

- Vatican City has open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. No foreign accommodations; residency restricted to Vatican citizens only. Even though no hotels exist in the Vatican, there is no limit to how many times a person may enter the country.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of the United States can visit Vatican City without a visa.

## More

- [Vatican City visa for every passport](/visa/vatican-city)
- [Every destination for United States passport holders](/visa/passport/united-states)