Australia
Holy See
Holy See visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: Australian citizens reach it through Italy, so the Italian and Schengen entry rules apply to them.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at catholic.au
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to Australia
Holy SeeAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of the Holy See
Travel advice for the Holy See
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Australia to the Holy See, it helps to know the official travel advice: the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Holy See (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: Australian citizens reach it through Italy, so the Italian and Schengen entry rules apply to them.
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Australia?
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.