Irish nationals require a passport valid on arrival for entry into Vatican City. A visa is not required._Since the Vatican City is only accessibe through Italy, visitors must hold a Schengen Visa. Visitors may be refused entry either for public security, tranquillity, order, or health reasons. They may be refused entry if they do not have visible means of support (unless a sponsor can guarantee their support at the airport upon arrival) and/or return or onward tickets and other documents required for their next destination. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Passports and/or passport replacing documents issued more than 10 years prior to date of travel are not accepted. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources._Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

US nationals require a passport valid for three months beyond period of intended stay for entry into Vatican City. No visa is needed for stays up to 90 days.

British nationals do not require a visa to enter the Vatican City, but those with endorsements other than 'British Citizen', 'British Overseas Territories Citizen' issued by Gibraltar, 'British Subject' (containing a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom), or an Identity Card issued by the Gibraltar Authorities are allowed up to 90 days stay in the country without a visa.

All passports must be valid: passports endorsed 'British Citizen', 'British Overseas Territories Citizen' issued by Gibraltar, 'British Subject' (containing a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom) or an Identity Card issued by Gibraltar must be valid for duration of stay. Passports with all other endorsements must be valid for three months beyond period of intended stay.

Canadian nationals require a passport valid for three months beyond period of intended stay for entry into Vatican City. No visa is needed for stays up to 90 days.

Australian nationals require a passport valid for three months beyond period of intended stay, but no visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

South African nationals require a passport valid for three months beyond period of intended stay and a visa for entry into the Vatican City.

New Zealand nationals require a passport valid for three months beyond period of intended stay, but no visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.