United Kingdom
Holy See
Holy See visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: British citizens reach it through Italy, so the Italian and Schengen entry rules apply to them.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to the United Kingdom
Holy SeeUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: British 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 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.
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.