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San Marino visas

San Marino tourist visa

Visits normally involve entering through Italy. Schengen entry rules apply in practice.

Ways to get a San Marino tourist visa

  1. Entry through Italy

    Other permit

    Travellers who meet the Schengen entry rules that apply to their journey through Italy.

Who needs it

Travellers must meet the Schengen entry rules when entering through Italy.

Who doesn't

San Marino has visa-free agreements for ordinary passport holders from the countries listed below, but these do not remove the need to meet Italy's entry rules.

Good to know

  • Meet Schengen entry rules when travelling through Italy.
  • Foreign visitors generally need a residence permit to stay longer than 90 days. Italian citizens have separate bilateral arrangements.
  • San Marino is outside the European Union and the European Economic Area.
  • There is no passport control when visiting San Marino.
  • Visitors can get a souvenir passport stamp at a state tourism office.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for San Marino?

Travellers must meet the Schengen entry rules when entering through Italy. San Marino has visa-free agreements for ordinary passport holders from the countries listed below, but these do not remove the need to meet Italy's entry rules.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for San Marino?

There are 3 options: Entry through Italy (a special permit); Bilateral visa-free agreements (no visa at all); Diplomatic and service passport agreements (no visa at all).

Who can go to San Marino without a tourist visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries have visa-free agreements with San Marino. These agreements are symbolic for foreign visitors because entry through Italy remains subject to Schengen rules. Diplomatic and service passport holders from the listed countries have separate visa-free agreements with San Marino.

What rules do I have to follow on a San Marino tourist visa?

Meet Schengen entry rules when travelling through Italy. Foreign visitors generally need a residence permit to stay longer than 90 days. Italian citizens have separate bilateral arrangements.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for San Marino?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the San Marino visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for San Marino be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest San Marino tourist visa rules?

On San Marino's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in San Marino?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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