Germany
Holy See
Holy See visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: German 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 · Confirm at nuntiatur.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to Germany
Holy SeeGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany 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 Germany 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).
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: German 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 Germany?
Citizens of the Holy See can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
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.