Holy See
Portugal
Portugal visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Portugal, 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
Portuguese citizens travelling to the Holy See
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Travel advice for Portugal
- 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.
Citizens of the Holy See planning a trip to Portugal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Portugal
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Portugal for up to 90 days. Days in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Portugal and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of the Holy See in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Portugal’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See
Spain admits citizens of the Holy See visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to the Holy See
The Holy See admits Portuguese citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Portugal?
No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Portugal, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Portugal?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See admits Portuguese citizens without a visa.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Portugal 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.