Holy See
Iceland
Iceland visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Iceland, for stays of 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
Icelandic citizens travelling to the Holy See
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Travel advice for Iceland
- 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 Iceland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Iceland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Iceland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Iceland (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Iceland
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Iceland for up to 90 days. Days in Iceland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Iceland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of the Holy See in Iceland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Icelandic citizens travelling to the Holy See
Icelandic 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 Iceland.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Iceland?
No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Iceland, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Iceland?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Iceland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Icelandic citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Iceland visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Iceland 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.