Holy See
Canada
Canada visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Holy See
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Canadian citizens travelling to the Holy See
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Travel advice for Canada
- 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.
Before travelling from the Holy See to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Canada
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How citizens of the Holy See apply
Citizens of the Holy See apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canada’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See
The United States requires citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to the Holy See
Canadian citizens can visit the Holy See without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Canada?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Canadian citizens can visit the Holy See without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Canada visa-free?
No; citizens of the Holy See need an ETA for Canada.
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.