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Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa required

Citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Saudi Arabia, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Saudi Arabia visa?

Visit visa for tourism (eVisa, visa on arrival or through a Saudi mission)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia
Fee
US$80
Processing time
1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested

Apply on KSA Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

All visa types for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is ksavisa.sa. Processing time, as Saudi Arabia states it: 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia.

Where citizens of the Holy See apply for a visa for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Vatican City, Saudi embassies and consulates are closest in Rome, Italy (4 km), Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (531 km) and Tunis, Tunisia (595 km). Saudi Arabia sets which of its missions takes applications from the Holy See; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Saudi citizens travelling to the Holy See

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Travel advice for Saudi Arabia

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

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 Saudi Arabia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Saudi Arabia (updated 29 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Saudi Arabia

How long citizens of the Holy See may stay in Saudi Arabia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Holy See apply

Saudi Arabia has no embassy or career consulate in the Holy See. Citizens of the Holy See apply through a mission of Saudi Arabia accredited to the Holy See from abroad; the official visa portal of Saudi Arabia names the right place.

Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

The United Arab Emirates admits citizens of the Holy See visa-free. Yemen requires citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Saudi citizens travelling to the Holy See

The Holy See requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Saudi Arabia.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Saudi Arabia, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Saudi Arabia in the Holy See?

No. Saudi Arabia has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest Saudi embassy is in Rome, Italy, 4 km from Vatican City.

How much does the Saudi Arabia tourist visa cost?

Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

The Holy See requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Saudi Arabia obtained in advance.

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.