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Poland visa for citizens of the Holy See

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Poland admits citizens of the Holy See without a visa 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

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Polish citizens travelling to the Holy See

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Travel advice for Poland

  • 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.

Before travelling from the Holy See to Poland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Poland

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

Poland and the Schengen area

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

Poland’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.

Polish citizens travelling to the Holy See

Polish citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Poland.

Frequently asked questions

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

Poland admits citizens of the Holy See without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

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

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

Do Polish citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Polish citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.

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

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Poland 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.