Holy See
Sweden
Sweden visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See can visit Sweden without a visa for 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
Swedish citizens travelling to the Holy See
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Travel advice for Sweden
- 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.
Before travelling from the Holy See to Sweden, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Sweden
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Sweden for up to 90 days. Days in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Sweden and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of the Holy See in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Sweden’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See
Norway and Finland admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.
Swedish citizens travelling to the Holy See
Swedish citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Sweden?
Citizens of the Holy See can visit Sweden without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Sweden?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Sweden for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Sweden visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Sweden 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.