Visa Requirements
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Vatican City?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Peru citizens travelling to Vatican City
Vatican City does not operate its own immigration controls. Entry is governed by Italian and Schengen Area rules. Visitors who can enter Italy visa-free under the Schengen Agreement may also visit Vatican City without a separate visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Public areas such as St Peter Square are freely accessible.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Peru passport holders can enter Vatican City for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
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St Peter's Square
At a glance
Key facts for Peruvian citizens visiting Vatican City
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Peruvian citizens enter Vatican City
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 90 days or fewer. Beyond that, Vatican City needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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What Peruvian citizens ask about entering Vatican City
No. Peruvian citizens can enter Vatican City without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Vatican City uses EUR. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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