Citizenship routes

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Citizenship ex officio by appointment or service

Citizenship is conferred by reason of office or service โ€” cardinals resident in Rome or Vatican City, the Pope, accredited Holy See diplomats, members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, and certain officials โ€” and ceases when the office, service, or authorized residence ends.

Sources: Vatican City citizenship (Holy See official overview)

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Derivative citizenship for the family of a Vatican citizen

The spouse and children of a Vatican citizen who co-reside in Vatican City may obtain citizenship by authorization; it is derivative of the citizenโ€™s office and lapses when the qualifying tie or residence ends (children on reaching majority).

Sources: Vatican City citizenship (Holy See official overview)

Driving licence

Where a licence connected to Vatican can be exchanged, based on mapped official lists. Search every issuing country.

Licence issued in Vatican

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Check the full exchange conditions

Exchange normally requires residence in the destination and replaces the original licence. The official authority still decides validity, deadlines, classes, and any extra checks.