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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Vatican City 🇻🇦?

Visa required

Yes. Gambian passport holders need a visa for Vatican City, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Vatican City before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Vatican City or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in the Gambia

If you live in the Gambia, visas for Vatican City are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Vatican City at a glance

Capital: Vatican City · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Italian, Latin · Calling code: +3

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The other way round

🇻🇦 Vatican passport holders visiting the Gambia: Vatican passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Gambian passport at a glance

44visa-free
2ETA
21visa on arrival
19e-Visa
112visa required

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Questions

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Vatican City?

Gambian passport holders need a visa for Vatican City, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Vatican City before travelling.

Does a Vatican need a visa for the Gambia?

Vatican passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.