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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Vatican?

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Citizens of Bulgaria can visit Vatican visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Bulgaria vs Vatican: passport comparison

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167

Vatican

95

visa-free countries

Global rank: #60 · mobility 148.1
92

countries both Bulgaria and Vatican can enter visa-free together

Where else Bulgaria goes visa-free

→ AlbaniaVisa-free · 90 days → → AndorraVisa-free · 90 days → → AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → ArgentinaVisa-free · 90 days → → ArmeniaVisa-free · 180 days → → AustriaVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Vatican

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Vatican?
Citizens of Bulgaria can visit Vatican visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Bulgaria or Vatican?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 95. Global rank: Bulgaria #35, Vatican #60.
Where can Bulgaria and Vatican citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 92 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Vatican?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bulgaria and Vatican?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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