Holy See
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Before flying to the United Kingdom, citizens of the Holy See must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Holy See
United Kingdom 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.
British citizens travelling to the Holy See
United KingdomHoly See Visa-free, 90 days Holy See visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in the United Kingdom
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How citizens of the Holy See apply
Citizens of the Holy See apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See
Ireland admits citizens of the Holy See visa-free.
British citizens travelling to the Holy See
The Holy See admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, citizens of the Holy See must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in the United Kingdom?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; citizens of the Holy See need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.