United States visa for Vatican citizens
Vatican citizens need a visa to enter United States.
Visa required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (3 days ago)
- Status
- Visa required
- Max stay
- Set by visa
- Official cost
- 185 USD
- Before departure
- Apply for a visa before you travel
Cost note
B-1/B-2 visitor visa application fee (MRV fee). Non-refundable.
What you need
- valid Vatican/Holy See passport
- completed DS-160 application
- visa interview appointment
- proof of ties to the Holy See
- return or onward ticket
Official source
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.htmlUse the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Vatican City (Holy See) is not in the US Visa Waiver Program. Vatican passport holders require a B-1/B-2 visitor visa for tourism or business travel to the US. Vatican passports are primarily issued to members of the clergy, diplomats, and Holy See officials. Applicants typically use the US embassy in Rome.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Vatican citizens need a visa for United States?
- Vatican citizens need a visa to enter United States. (Visa required.)
- How long can Vatican passport holders stay in United States?
- The length of stay is set by the visa you are issued.
- How much does the United States entry cost for Vatican citizens?
- The official fee is 185 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.