Russia visa requirements for Vatican City citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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On a Vatican City passport, you need an e-visa, applied for online for Russia. The Vatican City passport currently ranks #59 of 199 worldwide, with 135 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Russia is among the more restrictive on entry, admitting 63 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #78 with 117 open destinations. As fellow Europe countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. Notably you have the advantage — the reverse trip is harder, with Russia citizens facing visa required to enter Vatican City.
In the opposite direction, Russia citizens travelling to Vatican City face: visa required.