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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?

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Citizens of Vatican can visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Vatican vs Hong Kong: passport comparison

Vatican

95

visa-free countries

Global rank: #60 · mobility 148.1

Hong Kong

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #46 · mobility 160
83

countries both Vatican and Hong Kong can enter visa-free together

Vatican + Hong Kong: passport compatibility

73%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Vatican and Hong Kong travel together — by entry type:

83 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
53 access differs

Where Vatican and Hong Kong can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (83)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda30 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia180 days#129 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Cape Verde30 days#136 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia30 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Kazakhstan14 days#116 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan30 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru180 days#57 Philippines14 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia14 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Korea30 days#20 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 Ukraine14 days#59 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan7 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105

How the entry rule changed: Vatican → Hong Kong

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Vatican → Hong Kong rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Vatican passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Hong Kong: good to know

Hong Kong

Capital

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Currency

Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+852

Calling code

G

Power plug

220V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Vatican goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Hong Kong

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

Up to 14 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Citizens of Vatican can visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Vatican citizens stay in Hong Kong without a visa?
Vatican passport holders are allowed to stay up to 14 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Vatican or Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 95. Global rank: Vatican #60, Hong Kong #46.
Where can Vatican and Hong Kong citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 83 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Hong Kong?
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 Vatican and Hong Kong?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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