Antigua and Barbuda visa for Vatican citizens

Antigua and Barbuda passport holders benefit from visa-free entry to Vatican City, allowing stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period without incurring any visa application costs for typical tourist visits. This arrangement simplifies travel to the world's smallest sovereign state, which is entirely enveloped by Rome, Italy, meaning no specific visa types are required for short-term tourism. Although there are no direct flights from Antigua, travelers can easily connect through major European hubs to Rome Fiumicino Airport, where the Euro serves as the official currency for all transactions within the Holy See. This means you can freely explore the spiritual heart of Catholicism, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, without needing to apply for a visa in advance.

Visa-free180d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa-on-Arrival
30d$100valid 1mo
Apply
OtherElectronic Entry Visa (EEV) – Tourist / Business
Apply
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Holiday or Business
180d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit Visa (up to 24 hours)
1dvalid 1d
TransitVisa-Free Same-Day Airport Transit
1d$0valid 1d
TouristVisa-Free Same-Day Cruise Ship Entry
1d$0valid 1d
OtherMultiple-Entry Visa (12-Month)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherMultiple-Entry Visa (24-Month)
multiple-entryvalid 2y
OtherExtension of Stay (Visitor – Holiday or Business)
multiple-entry
Digital NomadNomad Digital Residence Visa (NDR)
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkWork Permit (Employment in Antigua and Barbuda)
OtherResident Permit (Long-Term Residence – Work / Investor / Retiree)
multiple-entry
FamilyFamily-Based Residence (Spouse of Citizen)
multiple-entry
InvestorCitizenship by Investment Programme (CBI)
multiple-entry

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