Apostolic Nunciature in Washington D.C.
- Address
- Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3339, 20008 Washington
- Website
- nuntiususa.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 15 May 2026
The Holy See’s apostolic nunciature to the United States is in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3339, 20008 Washington. US citizens do not need a visa for the Holy See: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in the Holy See
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Holy See visa for US citizens
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US citizens do not need a visa for the Holy See: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3301, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Norway in Washington D.C.34th Street Northwest 2720, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Azerbaijan in Washington D.C.34th Street Northwest 2741, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Cape Verde in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3415, Washington
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Embassy of Nepal in Washington D.C.34th Place Northwest 2730, 20007 Washington
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Consular Office of Iraq in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3421, 20007 Washington
The Holy See’s other missions in the United States
- Apostolic Nunciature in New York
East 39th Street 25, 10016 New York
The apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C. is one of 2 missions of the Holy See in the United States. The United States has no mission in the Holy See on record.
Latest official news
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Remarks at USCCB Plenary Assembly June 2026
Remarks by His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele Caccia at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Plenary Assembly, Orlando, Florida
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Pope Leo XIV’s First Anniversary of Election
The Apostolic Nunciature in Washington was honored to host a reception on May 8, 2026, commemorating the first anniversary of the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
Good to know
About the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C.
As the Holy See’s diplomatic mission to the United States, it handles relations with the state and the Catholic Church in the United States rather than visas.
Address and contact
Address: Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3339, 20008 Washington. The record for the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C. includes an official website.
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to the United States
Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
When the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C. is closed
Expect the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C. to be shut on Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and often on Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in the Holy See.
Before visiting the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C.
Within 1 km of the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C. there are 22 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington D.C.?
The apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C. is at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3339, 20008 Washington.
When is the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington D.C. closed?
The apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the Holy See.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
US citizens do not need a visa for the Holy See: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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