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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Thailand?

e-Visa / ETA

Vatican citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Thailand — applied for online before departure.

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Vatican vs Thailand: passport comparison

Vatican

95

visa-free countries

Global rank: #60 · mobility 148.1

Thailand

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #110 · mobility 98.1
26

countries both Vatican and Thailand can enter visa-free together

Vatican + Thailand: passport compatibility

51%

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

Where Vatican and Thailand travel together — by entry type:

26 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
26 both e-visa / eTA
23 both need a visa
96 access differs

Where Vatican and Thailand 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.

How the entry rule changed: Vatican → Thailand

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 → Thailand 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 →

Thailand: good to know

Bangkok

Capital

Thai Baht (THB)

Currency

Indochina Time (UTC+7)

Time zone

+66

Calling code

A, B, C, O

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Vatican goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Thailand

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Vatican citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Thailand — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Vatican or Thailand?
The Vatican passport is stronger: 95 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Vatican #60, Thailand #110.
Where can Vatican and Thailand citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 26 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Thailand?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Vatican and Thailand?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Vatican passport ranking

Where else the Vatican passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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