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Belgium visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa-free up to 90 days

Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

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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Belgian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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Travel advice for Belgium

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Before travelling from the Holy See to Belgium, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Belgium

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

Belgium and the Schengen area

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

Belgium’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.

Belgian citizens travelling to the Holy See

The Holy See admits Belgian citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Belgium.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

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

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

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

The Holy See admits Belgian citizens without a visa.

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

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Belgium 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.