Vatican City (Holy See)

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

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Vatican City (Holy See) visa at a glance

Government visa fee: EUR 90
Processing time: Typically ~15 calendar days
Validity: Up to the visa validity granted; short stay
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Indian passport holders and other nationals who require a Schengen visa (entry via Italy)

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 Vatican City (Holy See)?

Indian passport holders and other nationals who require a Schengen visa (entry via Italy)

Reviewed against official government sources (Official government source) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Vatican City (Holy See) visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Schengen (Italy) short-stay visa - Type C

Official fee: EUR 90

Validity: Up to the visa validity granted; short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: Typically ~15 calendar days
Processing time: Typically ~15 calendar days
Where to apply: Italian consulate / VFS Global

Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other nationals who require a Schengen visa (entry via Italy)

Required documents

Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure with 2 blank pages
Completed Schengen visa application form
Photos to Schengen spec
Travel medical insurance (min EUR 30,000)
Round-trip flight reservation and itinerary
Proof of accommodation
Proof of sufficient funds

Extra charges: Visa service centre (VFS) service fee additional; ETIAS ~EUR 7 for visa-exempt travellers from late 2026

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

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Vatican City (Holy See) 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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