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Philippines visa for citizens of the Holy See

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

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

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for the Philippines

Filipino citizens travelling to the Holy See

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Travel advice for the Philippines

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of the Holy See planning a trip to the Philippines can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 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 the Philippines

Citizens of the Holy See may stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Philippines.

Filipino citizens travelling to the Holy See

Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

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

Citizens of the Holy See can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days.

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.

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

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.