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Holy See Visa Requirements for international students

To study in any one of the universities in the Holy See, international students must get a Vatican student visa depending on their country of origin. RocApply has made it easy for you to follow what documentation may be needed upon visa application on this guide!

It is, however, advised to always check with the consulate/embassy for more details on visa requirements.

To receive a Vatican Student Visa, you must first get accepted into an educational institution in Holy See. This is why it is important to apply through RocApply and secure a vacancy in any of the universities of your choice to proceed with an application for a visa.

The student then has to apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authorization for your Student Visa.

 Required Forms    

  1. Completed Visa Application Form signed by the applicant
  2. Letter of Financial Support

Requirements for Issue:   

  1. Letter from Institution of study
  2. Letter of financial support from a sponsor or parents.
  3. Two (2) photographs
  4. Birth certificate of the applicant
  5. Letter of Authority (Non-Parent)
  6. Photocopy of applicant’s passport bio-data page
  7. Proof of Vatican identity or status of sponsor
  8. Recent Bank statement of parent or sponsor and or letter of employment of sponsor or parent
  9. Completed visa application form
  10. One year open return ticket if the applicant is extra-regional.
  11. Security Clearance is a country of interest.

   Visa Categories   

  • Student’s Visa.
  • Dependent’s Visa
  • Temporary Employment's Visa.
  • Business/Visitor’s Visa

  Supporting Documents (General)   

  • One passport size photo.
  • Copy of Bio-data page of the passport of the applicant and sponsor
  • A sponsor is required for those applying for a visa to extend their stay
  • Document showing relation between sponsor and applicant.
  • Letter of financial support
  • Bank statement from the sponsor if self-employed
  • Letter from Employer
  • Proof of status of sponsor, either:
  • Nationality Certificate along with Valid Photo ID
  • Holy See Permanent Residence
  • Holy See Passport
  • Temporary Employment Permit

Important things to note

Once you submit the completed application, you have to wait for one to seven days for the application to be processed, although it may take longer depending on the specific Embassy/Consulate. After your application has been processed, you can pick up your visa during the pick-up hours.

Since different Embassies or Consulates may have their own rules and requirements, it is always advisable to contact them first. You’ll learn about whether you need to make an appointment, their opening hours, and their specific requirements.

ROCAPPLY DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an exhaustive list of required documents. The Vatican authorities can ask you to submit any additional documents as they see fit during any stage of your application processing.

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