Vatican CitySaint Barthélemy: Visa-free

Vatican CitySaint Barthélemy

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Saint Barthélemy?

Visa-free

No. Vatican City passport holders do not need a visa to visit Saint Barthélemy for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

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

Source: legifrance.gouv.fr (checked September 5, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Saint Barthélemy121 of 243 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Saint Barthélemy?

No. Vatican City passport holders do not need a visa to visit Saint Barthélemy for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Vatican City citizens stay in Saint Barthélemy without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Saint Barthélemy?

Euro (EUR).

How many countries can enter Saint Barthélemy without a visa?

121 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saint Barthélemy 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 Saint Barthélemy

Saint Barthélemy, officially the Territorial Collectivity of Saint Barthélemy, also known as St. Barts and St. Barths (English) or St. Barth (French), is an overseas collectivity of France in the Caribbean. The island lies about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of the island of Saint Martin. It is northeast of the Dutch islands of Saba and Sint Eustatius, and north of the independent country of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

RegionCaribbean

Area21 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+590

Drives on theright

Climate in Saint Barthélemy

Warmest August, coolest March, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Saint Barthélemy, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.2°C	24.7°C	64mm	336h
February	26°C	24.5°C	30mm	319h
March	25.8°C	24.3°C	33mm	351h
April	26.7°C	25.3°C	19mm	362h
May	27.4°C	26.2°C	35mm	374h
June	28.1°C	26.8°C	27mm	370h
July	28.5°C	26.9°C	98mm	372h
August	28.6°C	27.2°C	92mm	359h
September	28.8°C	26.8°C	97mm	348h
October	28.4°C	26.4°C	142mm	336h
November	27.4°C	25.7°C	127mm	298h
December	26.6°C	25°C	28mm	326h

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

Saint-Barthélemy is a French island in the Caribbean among the Leeward Islands. St Barts has long been considered a playground of the rich and famous and is known for its beautiful pristine beaches, gourmet dining in chic restaurants and high-end designer shopping. There is one small airport that can only accommodate small prop planes from St Martin and San Juan, and the harbour is too small to accommodate cruise ships. The fact that it is hard to get to is part of the island's appeal.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice

December 25, 2026Noël

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