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San Marino visa requirements for Lebanese citizens

Lebanese citizens need a visa for San Marino, from its embassy or consulate.

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San Marino

Visa needed

This visa lets people who need it enter Italy to reach San Marino.

Visa: Required
Last updated: 11 November 2026

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What to do

Find San Marino's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into San Marino

Meet Italy’s entry rules; longer visits need a local stay permit.

Visa not required30-day short visitVisit for up to 30 days if you meet Italy’s entry rules.
Stay
30 days
Fee
Free
How to apply
1. Check Italy’s entry rules.
2. Get a Schengen visa before travel if needed.
3. Travel through Italy to San Marino.
Documents required
- Valid passport or other travel document
- Schengen entry permission, if needed
- You must also keep within Italy’s allowed stay.
- San Marino does not issue a separate entry visa.
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Visa requiredSchengen visit visaThis visa lets people who need it enter Italy to reach San Marino.
Stay
90 days
Processing
15–45 days
How to apply
1. Use Italy’s visa website to find where to apply.
2. Check that office’s document list and book an appointment.
3. Submit your signed form and documents in person.
4. Give fingerprints and attend an interview if asked.
5. Get your visa before travel.
Documents required
- Signed visa form
- Passport
- Passport photo
- Proof of visit purpose
- Travel and return plans
- Proof of where you’ll stay
- Proof of money for your stay
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Interview
- Follow your visa’s stay limit: no more than 90 days in any 180 days.
- An airport transit visa alone does not let you enter Italy.
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Other routeTourist stay permitThis local permit is for tourist visits longer than 30 days.
Stay
90 days
Fee
€80
How to apply
1. Book an appointment: stranieri.gendarmeria@pa.sm.
2. Gather documents and buy stamps to pay the fee.
3. Apply in person within 30 days of arrival.
4. Give fingerprints and complete identity checks.
5. Collect your permit when approved.
Documents required
- Valid ID or passport copy
- 4 standard passport photos
- Invitation or proof of financial support
- Host’s signed statement
- Health cover accepted by San Marino
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- The 90-day limit applies within 180 days; Italy’s entry and visa limits also apply.
- You cannot work with this permit.
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Planning your San Marino trip

Guaita TowerThis small castle on Mount Titano is a symbol of San Marino. It offers views over the country, Italy and the Adriatic Sea.
Cesta TowerThe largest tower contains the Museum of Archaic Arms. Its collection includes weapons and armour from the Middle Ages to the 1800s.
Montale TowerThe smallest of the three towers was once a prison. It is not open to visitors.
Basilica di San MarinoSan Marino's main Catholic church is dedicated to Saint Marinus, the country's founder and patron saint. The current building dates from the 19th century.

Read the full San Marino guide