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Switzerland visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa-free up to 90 days

Citizens of the Holy See can visit Switzerland 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 · Confirm at eda.admin.ch

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Swiss citizens travelling to the Holy See

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Travel advice for Switzerland

  • 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 Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Switzerland

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

Switzerland and the Schengen area

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

Switzerland’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.

Swiss citizens travelling to the Holy See

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of the Holy See can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

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

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Swiss citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.

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

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Switzerland 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.