Holy See
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for the Netherlands: 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
Dutch citizens travelling to the Holy See
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Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in the Netherlands
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days. Days in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of the Holy See in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of the Holy See
Germany and Belgium admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to the Holy See
Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for the Netherlands?
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in the Netherlands?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter the Netherlands 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.