Is divorce legal in the Vatican City?

Not possible

Divorce is not legally available.

The Vatican City is one of 6 countries classified “Not possible” for divorce — 6% of the 101 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Divorce law by country
Last checked
15 September 2026
How it was classified
Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Italy
Legal Divorce is legal and generally available by mutual consent without fault.
Croatia
Legal Divorce is legal and generally available by mutual consent without fault.
Slovenia
Legal Divorce is legal and generally available by mutual consent without fault.
Switzerland
Legal Divorce is legal and generally available by mutual consent without fault.
Austria
Legal Divorce is legal and generally available by mutual consent without fault.
Malta
Heavily restricted Divorce is legal but requires a long period of separation.

Other laws in Vatican City

Same-Sex Activity
Legal
Age of Consent
18+
Sex Work
Illegal

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