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Romania visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa-free up to 90 days

No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Romania, 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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Romanian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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Travel advice for Romania

  • 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 Romania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Romania at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Romania (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Romania (updated 20 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Romania

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

Romania and the Schengen area

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

Romania’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Moldova, Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.

Romanian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No visa is needed by citizens of the Holy See for Romania, for stays of up to 90 days.

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

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

Do Romanian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Romanian citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.

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

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Romania 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.