Entry rules
Vatican City visa for Russian citizens: is it needed
Answer: a visa is required: you apply in advance at a consulate or visa centre. Rules as of 4 October 2026; check them on the destination country website or with your airline before travelling.
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No visa needed with these passports
BRIDGES programme passports that give entry without a prior visa.
Vatican City: terms for other nationalities
UkraineVisa-free90 days
BelarusVisa required
KazakhstanVisa required
UzbekistanVisa required
ArmeniaVisa required
GeorgiaVisa-free
AzerbaijanVisa required
KyrgyzstanVisa required
MoldovaVisa-free90 days
TajikistanVisa required
IsraelVisa-free90 days
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Vatican City?
A visa is required: you apply in advance at a consulate or visa centre. Through a consulate.
Which second passport removes the visa requirement?
Without a prior visa, for example with passports of Austria, Argentina, El Salvador.