South Africa
Holy See
Holy See visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: South African citizens reach it through Italy, so the Italian and Schengen entry rules apply to them.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Holy See visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Holy See visa?
Where to apply in South Africa
- Apostolic Nunciature in Pretoria
Argo Street 4, 0181 Waterkloof Ridge
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to South Africa
Holy SeeSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of the Holy See
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 South Africa 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 South African citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: South African 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 South Africa?
Citizens of the Holy See need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
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.