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Holy See visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Visa required

The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: citizens of the Republic of the Congo reach it through Italy, so the Italian and Schengen entry rules apply to them.

Where to apply
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Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Holy See visa?

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Where to apply in Republic of the Congo

Citizens of the Holy See travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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Travel advice for the Holy See

  • 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 Republic of the Congo to the Holy See, it helps to know the official travel advice: the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Holy See (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for the Holy See?

The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: citizens of the Republic of the Congo reach it through Italy, so the Italian and Schengen entry rules apply to them.

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.

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.