Holy SeeGreece

Greece visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa-free up to 90 days

No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Greece, for stays of up to 90 days.

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

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Greece

Greek citizens travelling to the Holy See

GreeceHoly See Visa-free Holy See visa for citizens of Greece

Travel advice for Greece

  • 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.

For a trip from the Holy See to Greece, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Greece at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Greece (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Greece (updated 15 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 Greece

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

Greece and the Schengen area

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

Greece’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Albania, North Macedonia, Turkey and Bulgaria admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.

Greek citizens travelling to the Holy See

Greek citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Greece.

Frequently asked questions

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

No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Greece, for stays of up to 90 days.

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

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

Do Greek citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Greek citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See.

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

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Greece without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.