Holy See Visa FAQs

Do you need a Visa for you trip to Holy See?

Answer the two questions here and we'll show you if a visa or passport is required for your trip to Holy See:

Holy See visa FAQ's

You'll find more detailed Holy See visa FAQ's here

How long does it take to obtain a Holy See visa?

Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15+ days to process in the Holy See Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that we need to send the application. The processing time for a visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate's discretion. Please refer to our service selection page for the most up-to-date processing times for Holy See visas: https://www.passportsandvisas.com/visas/holy-see

What is the difference between a passport and a Holy See visa?

A passport is an official government document that certifies one's identity and citizenship.  The passport serves two purposes; to regain entry to the country of citizenship (i.e. the United States) and is a requirement by many countries to gain entry to the country you are visiting.
A Holy See visa is an official government document that temporarily authorizes you to be in the country.  Many countries require a visa to gain entry.  The Holy See visa is in the form of a stamp/sticker IN the passport and is obtained from a Holy See Embassy in Washington DC or consulates around the country.  We have staff spread around the country to hand carry your application for you and then overnight the passport back when it is completed.

Do I need a Holy See visa?

All US Citizens require a visa and a US passport to travel to Holy See, whether for business or tourism.  MOST foreign nationals require a visa.  We can help you to obtain a visa as well as a US passport.

What is a Holy See Visa?

A Holy See visa is a stamp or endorsement placed by officials of Holy See on a passport that allows the bearer to visit Holy See.  Visas are obtained from the Embassy or consulates of Holy See for your visit.  "Visit" is further defined as the reason for entry, usually business, tourist or transitory.  There are over 270 countries that offer visas and literally thousands of different types of visas available based upon country, type of visit, and length of visit.

Do you need a Visa for you trip to Holy See?

Answer the two questions here and we'll show you if a visa or passport is required for your trip to Holy See: