Holy See (Vatican City State) Entry via Italy (Rome) (Schengen rules apply): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Holy See (Vatican City State)

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Visa-free: EUR 0 · Schengen short-stay: EUR 90

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Holy See (Vatican City State) Entry via Italy (Rome) (Schengen rules apply) at a glance

Government visa fee: EUR 0
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Visa-exempt nationalities incl. Singapore passport holders
Arrival card: None

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Holy See (Vatican City State) visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No Online application: 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.

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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Visa-exempt nationalities incl. Singapore passport holders

Holy See (Vatican City State) visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

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

No visa is needed — Singaporeans can enter Holy See (Vatican City State) visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Indians need a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State), obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Holy See (Vatican City State) visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Filipinos need a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State), obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Holy See (Vatican City State), obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

The official government fee for the Entry via Italy (Rome) (Schengen rules apply) is EUR 0. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Schengen (Italy) short-stay visa - Type C: Typically ~15 calendar days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: 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. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

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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