🇷🇺 Russia visa requirements for Vatican citizens

Entry rules for Vatican City passport holders

Before traveling to Russia, Vatican citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Russia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Russia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Vatican passport ranks #57 worldwide, opening 135 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (95 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 6 with an eTA). Russia is not among them — it is one of the 35 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

In the other direction, Russian citizens traveling to Vatican City face a different rule: visa required.

Across Eastern Europe as a whole, 3 of 4 destinations are open to Vatican travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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