Austria
Holy See
Holy See visa for Austrian citizens
Entry requirement
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: Austrian citizens reach it through Italy, so the Italian and Schengen entry rules apply to them.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to Austria
Holy SeeAustria Visa-free, 90 days Austria 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.
For a trip from Austria to the Holy See, the published travel advice reads as follows: the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Holy See (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: Austrian 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 Austria?
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Austria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.