Vatican City

Vatican City Passport

According to the Guide Passport Index, the Vatican City passport is presently placed 25th. It offers entry to 155 nations without the need for a visa. With such a high mobility score, it becomes one of the most sought-after passports globally. Passport holders from Vatican City can travel almost instantly throughout the world by obtaining visas on arrival or without a need for one in nations including Chile, Brazil, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the whole European Union. Passport holders from Vatican City do, however, need a visa in order to enter approximately 74 countries worldwide, including China, the United States, and India.

Passport rank

24

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156 Destinations
Vatican City Passport

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115 Destinations

Vatican City Passport Ranking

The number of nations that permit entry without a visa (also known as visa-free countries) and those that require a visa upon arrival (also known as visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added to determine the ranking of Vatican City passports in relation to other passports issued worldwide. Currently, there are 34 countries where a Vatican City passport is required upon arrival, 115 countries where there is no need for one, and 6 eTA destinations. Passengers holding a passport valid for Vatican City are able to enter 155 different countries using an eTA, a visa on arrival, or no visa at all. The Vatican City passport thus comes in at number 25 in the world.Apart from the countries that provide visas without a requirement for a Vatican City passport holder and the countries that demand one upon arrival, there exist 74 more places where a Vatican City passport holder must possess either a valid physical visa or an electronic visa.

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About Vatican City

An independent city state, the Vatican City State is landlocked. Italy encloses it entirely because it is situated inside the limits of Rome. Vatican City is the smallest nation in the world, with a surface area of about 0.49 square kilometers. Its dimensions are merely 0.85 km in width and 1.05 km in length. It experiences scorching summers and mild winters due to its Mediterranean environment. There are just structures on the terrain, along with a huge park. With only 618 inhabitants total, it has the smallest population of any nation in the world. Residents of Vatican City must either take a helicopter from Vatican City or fly to the adjacent Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Italy as the Vatican City does not have an airport.There is a railroad, mostly utilized for freight, that connects to Italy. Otherwise, foot travel is the sole way to enter the nation. The Catholic church rules the culture of Vatican City, which is home to the pope and the hub of Christianity worldwide. Although there isn't an official language, Latin and Italian are the most spoken. The legal framework is civil law with Italian influences. A monarchy is the sort of government. The Pope is the head of state and government. The pope has a lifelong mandate. Jorge Mario Bergoglio is pope at the moment. . The Euro (EUR), which is the official currency of the nation, is currently worth 0.94 USD. Although the nation earns $315 million in revenue annually, $348 million is spent. As a result, the county typically has an annual deficit that is covered by reserves or donations. The only products exported are tourist mementos and a tiny amount of uniform and mosaic manufacture. Most people recognize Vatican City as the home of the Catholic Church, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in and of itself. Travelers come here from all over the world to observe this unique location or to attend one of the pope's own services. The Vatican Library, the Sistine Chapel, the Pinacoteca, the Piazza San Pedro, St. Peter's Basilica, and the gardens are the main attractions. Every year, more than 7 million people visit the various sites across the nation.

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