Vehicle registration plate code for
Vatican City
V
Other Europe·ISO VA
Example plate
V
SCV 123
Typical format: SCV 123. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Vatican City is not an EU member state and does not use the blue 12-star band. Plates instead carry a national sign or flag with the distinguishing code "V".
Code
V
ISO-2
VA
Group
Other Europe
EU band
No
Other countries in Other Europe
FAQ — Vatican City
What does "V" mean on a number plate?
"V" is the international distinguishing sign of Vatican City — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Vatican City is VA.
What does a Vatican City number plate look like?
The typical format is "SCV 123" — for example "SCV 123". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Vatican City use the blue EU band?
No. Vatican City does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "V" instead.