New ZealandVatican City: Visa-free
New Zealand
Vatican City
Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Vatican City?
Visa-free
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Vatican City for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.
The Vatican has no border control of its own
Vatican City is an enclave within Rome with no airport and an open border with Italy. Entry is governed entirely by Italian and Schengen rules, so you must be able to enter Italy first. The Vatican issues no travel visa of its own. The requirements below are Italy’s.
The requirement above is Italy’s, for a New Zealand passport. New Zealand → Italy in full.
Travelling the other way? Vatican City passport holders visiting New Zealand: eTA.
Other visa-free destinations for New Zealand passport holders
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.