Vatican CityChina: Visa required

Vatican CityChina

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for China?

Visa required

Yes. Vatican City passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to China.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: us.china-embassy.gov.cn (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to China91 of 242 nationalities tracked

Visa-free alternatives near China

Vatican City passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Vatican City passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for China?

Yes. Vatican City passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to China.

What currency is used in China?

Chinese yuan (CNY).

What is the emergency number in China?

110 / 119 / 120.

What time zone is China in?

Shanghai (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Beijing?

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 27 km away.

How many countries can enter China without a visa?

91 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter China visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Vatican City passport holders visit without a visa instead of China?

South Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Nepal, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan.

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.

About Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Climate in Vatican City

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Vatican City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	13.3°C	3.7°C	29mm	251h
February	15.6°C	5.7°C	17mm	261h
March	16.2°C	6.4°C	80mm	283h
April	19.9°C	9°C	82mm	313h
May	25.3°C	13.8°C	32mm	372h
June	26.9°C	16.2°C	122mm	398h
July	32.6°C	20°C	8mm	432h
August	33°C	21.4°C	52mm	386h
September	27.7°C	16.9°C	136mm	314h
October	20°C	11.2°C	189mm	278h
November	17.7°C	9.2°C	68mm	238h
December	13.2°C	5.3°C	230mm	193h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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About China

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is divided into 33 province-level divisions, including two special administrative regions. Beijing is the capital, while Shanghai is the most populous city by urban area. Its geography features the Central Plain, major rivers such as the Yangtze and Yellow River, deserts, subtropical and temperate forests, plateaus, and mountain ranges such as the Himalayas. It is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. Covering 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third largest country by area.

CapitalBeijing

RegionEastern Asia

Population1.4B

Area9,706,961 km²

CurrencyChinese yuan (1 USD ≈ 6.69 CNY)

LanguagesChinese

Calling code+86

Drives on theright

TimezoneShanghai (UTC+8)

Nearest airportBeijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 27 km

Emergency number110 / 119 / 120

UNESCO sites84

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,862 (2025)

Tourist arrivals30.4M (2020)

Climate in Beijing

Warmest June, coolest December, driest December, sunniest April. Best time to visit: June.

Monthly climate normals for Beijing, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.2°C	-6.1°C	3mm	243h
February	6.8°C	-4.3°C	25mm	236h
March	15.4°C	-0.2°C	14mm	308h
April	21.7°C	6.6°C	9mm	323h
May	27.6°C	14°C	27mm	278h
June	33°C	20.1°C	26mm	307h
July	30.7°C	20.5°C	100mm	273h
August	30.4°C	21.2°C	255mm	257h
September	26.1°C	15.2°C	48mm	292h
October	19°C	5.8°C	5mm	289h
November	10.9°C	0.1°C	31mm	231h
December	2.2°C	-7.2°C	1mm	258h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

China is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Its long and rich history is present in people's thinking and values, and in the art, architecture, and feats of engineering that remain from dynasties past. In addition to its bustling and futuristic cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen, China boasts an incredible array of breathtaking natural wonders like the karst landscapes of Guilin and granite peaks of Huangshan that have inspired painters and poets for generations.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
Ancient City of Ping Yao
Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun
Badain Jaran Desert
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia
Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
Casa Garden
Central Axis of Beijing
Chengde Mountain Resort and its outlying temples
Chengjiang Fossil Site

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027元旦

February 6, 2027春节

May 1, 2027劳动节

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