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Austria visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa-free up to 90 days

Citizens of the Holy See can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Austrian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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Travel advice for Austria

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • 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.

Citizens of the Holy See planning a trip to Austria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Austria

Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Austria for up to 90 days. Days in Austria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.

Austria and the Schengen area

Visa-free stays of citizens of the Holy See in Austria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.

Austria’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.

Austrian citizens travelling to the Holy See

Austrian citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Austria.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of the Holy See can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Austria?

Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Austria for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.

Do Austrian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Austrian citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Austria visa-free?

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Austria without a visa and stay 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.