Cooperation with the Italian governmentPeter's Square, although part of the Vatican City State, is normally patrolled by the Italian police, up to but not including the steps leading to the basilica.
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Although not a member of either the European Union or the European Economic Area, the Vatican City maintains an open border with Italy and is treated as part of the Schengen Area.
Cooperation with the Italian governmentPeter's Square, although part of the Vatican City State, is normally patrolled by the Italian police, up to but not including the steps leading to the basilica.
So, do you need a passport to go to Vatican City? In short, no. The Vatican City has no airport and no sea borders, so the only way to enter is from Italy. The Vatican has an open-border policy with Italy (quite literally – it's almost impossible to tell exactly where one ends and the other begins!)
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, with an economy that relies on a combination of donations, private enterprises, and investments to generate revenue. The Vatican's economy is shrouded in secrecy, with some believing its financial numbers are more general than accurate.
Sandals are fine, but flip flops are considered too relaxed as footwear to enter the Vatican; If you're wearing a hat or a cap, you'll have to remove it once you're inside the building; Basilicas and museums can be chilly even in summer: bring a scarf or a pashmina with you.