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Visa required

Yes. Somali 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 Somali 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 Somalia

If you live in Somalia, 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 Β· Currency: Euro (EUR, €) Β· Official languages: Italian, Latin Β· Calling code: +3

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The other way round

πŸ‡»πŸ‡¦ Vatican passport holders visiting Somalia: Vatican passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Somali passport at a glance

11visa-free
0ETA
18visa on arrival
51e-Visa
116visa required

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Questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Vatican City?

Somali 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 Somalia?

Vatican passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.