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Apostolic Nunciature in Germany

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The Holy See is represented in Germany by 1 mission: an apostolic nunciature in Berlin. German citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See.

Apostolic Nunciature in Berlin

At Lilienthalstraße 3a, 10965 Berlin, the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See represents the Holy See towards Germany. The head of mission on record is Erzbischof Dr. Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen. Its phone number and website are on its page.

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German citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See.

Germany’s missions in the Holy See

Germany has no mission in the Holy See on record; German citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

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The Holy See in Germany

Worldwide, the Holy See has 88 missions in 85 countries; one of them is in Germany.

Travel to Germany for citizens of the Holy See

Germany admits citizens of the Holy See without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

When the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Germany is closed

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Germany closes on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the Holy See, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Germany?

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See is in Berlin, at Lilienthalstraße 3a, 10965 Berlin.

Do German citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

German citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Germany?

No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Germany have an embassy in the Holy See?

No mission of Germany in the Holy See is on record.