Holy See
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Mexico visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mexico visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
- Fee
- US$56
- Processing time
- Response within 10 working days
For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.
Where citizens of the Holy See apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico 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.
- Embassy of Mexico in Rome5 km
Via Lazzaro Spallanzani 16, Rome
- 369 km
- 600 km
Measured from Vatican City, Mexican embassies and consulates are closest in Rome, Italy (5 km), Split, Croatia (369 km) and Marseille, France (600 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Holy See is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Mexican citizens travelling to the Holy See
MexicoHoly See Visa-free, 90 days Holy See visa for citizens of Mexico
Travel advice for Mexico
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Mexico, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Mexico
How long citizens of the Holy See may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Holy See apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in the Holy See. Citizens of the Holy See apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to the Holy See from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See
Guatemala and Belize admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free. The United States requires citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to the Holy See
No visa is needed by Mexican citizens for the Holy See, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Mexico?
Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in the Holy See?
No. Mexico has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Rome, Italy, 5 km from Vatican City.
How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?
Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
No visa is needed by Mexican citizens for the Holy See, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Mexico visa-free?
No; citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Mexico obtained in advance.
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.