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NGA → VATICAN CITYVIA SCHENGENUP TO 90 DAYS IN ANY 180-DAY PERIOD
Vatican City · Via SchengenNo separate visa, but you need a Schengen visa to get there
Vatican City has no tourist visa of its own, but you can only reach it through the Schengen Area.
How to enter
Vatican City has no separate visa for tourists, but the only way in is through Italy or France. You need a Schengen visa, and it covers this visit.
- Allowed stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
What to carry
- Nigerian passport valid 3+ months after you leave, issued in the last 10 years, with 2 blank pages
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- Recent passport photograph
- Travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000
- Return flight reservation and day-by-day itinerary
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Bank statements, usually for the last 6 months
- Employment letter with approved leave, or CAC business documents
- Yellow fever vaccination card (yellow card)
HealthNigeria is a yellow fever country. Many destinations and airlines ask travellers from Nigeria for a yellow fever certificate, so keep your yellow card with your passport.
Checked against official and news sources, September 2026. The border officer makes the final decision.
Common questions about Vatican City
Do Nigerians need a visa for Vatican City?
No separate visa, but you need a Schengen visa. Vatican City has no tourist visa of its own, but you can only get there through the Schengen Area, so you need a Schengen visa. Allowed stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
How long can a Nigerian stay in Vatican City?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period for a tourist visit. The immigration officer at the border decides the exact length of your stay.
Can I visit Vatican City with a Schengen visa from another country?
Yes. A valid Schengen visa issued by any Schengen country covers a short visit, as long as it covers your dates, has entries left and is not limited to specific countries. An EU/Schengen residence permit also allows visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
What documents do Nigerians need to visit Vatican City?
Commonly checked documents: nigerian passport valid 3+ months after you leave, issued in the last 10 years, with 2 blank pages; completed Schengen visa application form; recent passport photograph; travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000; return flight reservation and day-by-day itinerary; hotel bookings or invitation letter.
How do I get approval to visit Vatican City?
Vatican City has no separate visa for tourists, but the only way in is through Italy or France. You need a Schengen visa, and it covers this visit.