Vatican CityHong Kong: Visa-free

Vatican CityHong Kong

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong?

Visa-free

No. Vatican City passport holders do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong for tourism for stays of up to 7 days.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: immd.gov.hk (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay7 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Hong Kong198 of 242 nationalities tracked

Hong Kong drives on the left, the opposite side to Vatican City. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Hong Kong?

No. Vatican City passport holders do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong for tourism for stays of up to 7 days.

How long can Vatican City citizens stay in Hong Kong without a visa?

Up to 7 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong dollar (HKD).

What is the emergency number in Hong Kong?

999.

Does Hong Kong drive on the same side of the road as Vatican City?

Hong Kong drives on the left, the opposite side to Vatican City. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Hong Kong in?

Hong Kong (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Hong Kong?

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 22 km away.

How many countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa?

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

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 Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.

RegionEastern Asia

Population7.5M

Area1,104 km²

CurrencyHong Kong dollar (1 USD ≈ 7.85 HKD)

LanguagesEnglish, Chinese

Calling code+852

Drives on theleft

TimezoneHong Kong (UTC+8)

Nearest airportHong Kong International Airport (HKG), 22 km

Emergency number999

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$56,983 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.6M (2020)

Climate in Hong Kong

Warmest July, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July. Best time to visit: March, April, July, November.

Monthly climate normals for Hong Kong, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.3°C	12.2°C	25mm	285h
February	19.3°C	12.5°C	41mm	253h
March	22.3°C	16.5°C	71mm	227h
April	22.3°C	16.1°C	70mm	244h
May	27.1°C	22.6°C	331mm	269h
June	28°C	24.5°C	290mm	305h
July	29°C	25.1°C	120mm	357h
August	28°C	23.9°C	456mm	271h
September	27.2°C	23.3°C	507mm	218h
October	25°C	19.2°C	135mm	271h
November	23.5°C	16.9°C	11mm	263h
December	18.8°C	10.6°C	7mm	272h

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

Hong Kong is a city with multiple personalities. The population is mainly Chinese, but British influence is still quite visible. It has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims itself to be Asia's World City.

Upcoming public holidays

October 19, 2026重陽節

December 25, 2026聖誕節

December 26, 2026聖誕節翌日

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