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Holy See visa for Russian citizens

Visa required

The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: Russian citizens 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 · Confirm at nuntius.ru

Which Holy See visa?

All visa types for the Holy See

Where to apply in Russia

Citizens of the Holy See travelling to Russia

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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 Russia 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

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

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

Citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 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.