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We maintain and develop relations between the UK and the Holy See. The British Embassy to the Holy See does not do consular work, or issue passports, travel documentation or visas.
Mr Chris Trott has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See.
Mr Chris Trott presented his Letters of Credence to Pope Francis on 4 September 2021
UK’s Minister for Europe opens new British Embassy premises, close to the Vatican.
British Ambassador to the Holy See Chris Trott marks the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the Holy See.
Essay competition on aspects of UK-Holy See relations marks 30th anniversary of the upgrade of the diplomatic relations
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Our Ambassador Sally Axworthy reflects on the work of Sister Imelda Poole in celebration of International Women's Day.
Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend the inauguration of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica
Speech by the British Ambassador to the Holy See Nigel Baker at The Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture, Durham, 4 March 2015
From 9 June 2014, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office is changing the way that it registers the births & deaths of British Citizens overseas.
His Majesty The King, the Prime Minister, and UK government ministers shared their condolences following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Baroness Anelay visits the Holy See to speak to religious men and women about Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Italy and Malta to discuss how to accelerate support for Ukraine and discourage illegal migration.
Baroness Anelay, Minister of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, will visit the Holy See on 3 December 2014
The British Embassy to the Holy See supports the Holy See's effort to reach net zero emissions.
Our Ambassador Sally Axworthy reflects on the work of Sister Margaret O'Reilly in celebration of International Women's Day.
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit the Holy See .
Our Ambassador Sally Axworthy reflects on the work of Sister Clare Jardine in celebration of International Women's Day.
British Ambassador to the Holy See gave opening remarks at the panel discussion 'Conflict-Related Sexual Violence - Raising Awareness' on 24 March 2023.
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