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Spain visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa-free up to 90 days

Spain 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Spanish citizens travelling to the Holy See

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Travel advice for Spain

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

For a trip from the Holy See to Spain, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Spain

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

Spain and the Schengen area

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

Spain’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Andorra, Portugal and France admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free. Morocco requires citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Spanish citizens travelling to the Holy See

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Spain 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 Spain?

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

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Spanish citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.

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

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Spain 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.