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Holy See (Vatican City State) Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Holy See (Vatican City State) visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

Holy See (Vatican City State) visa at a glance

Government visa fee
EUR 0
Processing time
On arrival
Validity
Per entry
Maximum stay
90 days
Visa required?
Visa-exempt nationalities incl. Singapore passport holders
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State)?

Travellers from Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Holy See (Vatican City State) without a visa. Visa-exempt nationalities incl. Singapore passport holders

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State) for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Vatican City State — Governorate) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Holy See (Vatican City State) visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Entry via Italy (Rome) (Schengen rules apply)

Official fee: EUR 0
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
On arrival
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
On arrival in Italy (no Vatican control)

Who needs it: Visa-exempt nationalities incl. Singapore passport holders

Visa-free: Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure
  • Proof of onward/return travel and accommodation (may be checked at Italian border)

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: ETIAS travel authorisation (~EUR 7) required from its launch expected late 2026

Not a Schengen member but only reachable through Schengen; a multiple-entry Schengen visa is essential for visa-required nationals since re-entering Italy (Rome) counts as a new entry.

Source: Vatican City State — Governorate · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Holy See (Vatican City State) visa — frequently asked questions

No. Vatican City has no border control and no separate visa; entry requirements are those of Italy and the Schengen Area.
Yes, indirectly — Indians need an Italy Schengen visa to enter Italy, which is how you reach Vatican City.
No. Singaporeans are Schengen visa-exempt for up to 90 days; from late 2026 they will need an ETIAS authorisation.
You simply walk in from Rome; there is no passport check at the Vatican border itself.
The Schengen limit applies: 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area including Vatican City.
ETIAS is a travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, expected to launch in late 2026, required to enter Italy (and thus the Vatican).
The standard adult Schengen visa fee is about EUR 90, plus a service-centre fee.

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