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Vatican City: entry rules for Kenyan passport holders

Visa needed

for Kenyan passport holders, unless you hold a valid Schengen visa

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Which visas do you hold?

Kenyan passport holders can visit Vatican City without a visa only with a valid Schengen visa. Tick yours to see what applies to you.

You need a visa to visit Vatican City

With a Kenyan passport alone, apply for a Vatican City visa before you travel, on the official government website or at its embassy.

If you hold a valid Schengen visa, tick it above: then you can visit without one.

For guidance only. Rules change, so always check the official government website before you travel.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can Kenyan passport holders enter Vatican City?

Only if you also hold a valid Schengen visa: then it's visa-free, and you can stay a limited period. Without one, you need a Vatican City visa.

How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Vatican City?

It varies; check the official source before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Free.

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