Vatican City passport → Netherlands

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Visa-free entry90 days

Vatican passport holders can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.

Official entry rules: netherlandsworldwide.nl

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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Netherlands at a glance

Capital: Amsterdam
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Dutch
Calling code: +31
Region: Western Europe

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Netherlands for other passports

Vatican CityVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Europe for Vatican passport holders

AustriaVisa-free90 days
BelgiumVisa-free90 days
FranceVisa-free90 days
GermanyVisa-free90 days
LiechtensteinVisa-free90 days
LuxembourgVisa-free90 days
MonacoVisa-free90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Vatican passport holders can visit the Netherlands without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Vatican citizens stay in the Netherlands?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Vatican citizens get a visa on arrival in the Netherlands?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

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.