United States
Holy See
Holy See visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: US 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 States
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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.
US citizens planning a trip to the Holy See can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Holy See (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See has no visa regime of its own: US 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 States?
Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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.