Romania→Vatican City
Romania to Vatican City
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent.
Vatican City maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so any application related to entry can be made without leaving the country.
What should I do before I travel?
No visa is required for Romanian citizens for stays in Vatican City of up to 90 days. Stays longer than 90 days require a visa.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you enter Vatican City. Accepted travel documents are a passport or a national identity card.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking. There is no arrival registration or entry card required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Vatican City?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Vatican City for stays of up to 90 days; a visa becomes necessary for stays longer than 90 days.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Vatican City.
Can I use my national ID card to enter Vatican City instead of my passport?
You may travel to Vatican City using either your Romanian passport or your Romanian national identity card.
What documents might border officers ask to see on arrival?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Vatican City?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for travel to Vatican City for Romanian travellers.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Vatican City but it is not a condition of entry.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Italy — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
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