Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · Vatican CityPassport Atlas
Australia passport to Vatican City
Yes — Australia passport holders can visit Vatican City without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Vatican City lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Australia is one of them.
- Australia passports get “Visa free” at 109 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Vatican City passports also enter Australia without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Vatican City
Open to Australia passports near Vatican City
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
AustraliaVatican City- Typical duration
- 20.2 hours
- From
- SYD · MEL · BNE
- To
- FCO
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Australia
Country profile
Capital
Canberra
Population
27.4 million
Area
7,686,850 km²
Currency
Australian dollar AUD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+08:00–UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
8.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
30.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- English33%
- Australian29.9%
- Irish9.5%
- Scottish8.6%
- Chinese5.5%
- unspecified4.7%
- Other16.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Vatican City
Country profile
Capital
Vatican City
Population
882
Area
0.44 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Italian, Latin
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Ethnic groups · 2017
Italian, Swiss, Argentinian, and other nationalities from around the world
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+379
Gateway airport
FCO
Highlights
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums
Australia · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Australia passport need a visa for Vatican City?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Vatican City typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Vatican City mission.
What about a Vatican City passport entering Australia?
The reverse result is “eTA”.