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Who needs a visa for San Marino?

Entry rules for San Marino by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 93 countries and territories can visit San Marino without a visa, most for up to 30 days. Everyone else, 105 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
93
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
105

About 6.3 bn people (77% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to San Marino: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San MarinoReport a change

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San Marino entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free30 days; longer stays need a stay permit31Germany, France, Italy, SpainDepartment of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino
Visa-free, with conditions30 days in San Marino (longer stays need a stay permit); Schengen 90/180 for the transit50United States, Brazil, Mexico, JapanDepartment of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino
Visa-free, biometric passport30 days in San Marino (longer stays need a stay permit); Schengen 90/180 for the transit9Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia, Bosnia and HerzegovinaDepartment of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino
Visa-free, passport type30 days in San Marino (longer stays need a stay permit); Schengen 90/180 for the transit3Hong Kong, Macao, TaiwanDepartment of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino
Visa requiredNot stated105India, China, Indonesia, PakistanDepartment of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino

Visa-free for 30 days: Germany, France, Italy and 28 more

31 nationalities

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens need no Schengen authorisation to reach San Marino through Italy.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm), checked To reach the Republic of San Marino it is necessary to transit through the Schengen area. Therefore, visitors from States outside the Schengen area will have to hold the necessary authorisations for entry into and transit through the Schengen area before their departure.

Visa-free for 30 days in San Marino (longer stays need a stay permit) with conditions: the US, Brazil, Mexico and 47 more

50 nationalities

San Marino is reached through the Schengen area (Italy): Schengen entry rules apply (visa-free as in the Schengen area).

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm), checked To reach the Republic of San Marino it is necessary to transit through the Schengen area. Therefore, visitors from States outside the Schengen area will have to hold the necessary authorisations for entry into and transit through the Schengen area before their departure.

Visa-free for 30 days in San Marino (longer stays need a stay permit) with a biometric passport: Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia and 6 more

9 nationalities

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro: San Marino is reached through the Schengen area (Italy): Schengen entry rules apply (visa-free as in the Schengen area); biometric passport only.

Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia, Moldova and Kosovo: San Marino is reached through the Schengen area (Italy): Schengen entry rules apply (visa-free as in the Schengen area); biometric passport issued in line with ICAO standards only.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm), checked To reach the Republic of San Marino it is necessary to transit through the Schengen area. Therefore, visitors from States outside the Schengen area will have to hold the necessary authorisations for entry into and transit through the Schengen area before their departure.

Visa-free for 30 days in San Marino (longer stays need a stay permit) with specific passports: Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan

3 nationalities

Hong Kong: San Marino is reached through the Schengen area (Italy): Schengen entry rules apply (visa-free as in the Schengen area); Hong Kong SAR passport only.

Macao: San Marino is reached through the Schengen area (Italy): Schengen entry rules apply (visa-free as in the Schengen area); Macao SAR passport only.

Taiwan: San Marino is reached through the Schengen area (Italy): Schengen entry rules apply (visa-free as in the Schengen area); Taiwan passport that includes an identity card number only.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm), checked To reach the Republic of San Marino it is necessary to transit through the Schengen area. Therefore, visitors from States outside the Schengen area will have to hold the necessary authorisations for entry into and transit through the Schengen area before their departure.

Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 102 more

105 nationalities

Schengen visa needed, as San Marino can only be reached through the Schengen area (Italy); San Marino issues no visa of its own.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm), checked To reach the Republic of San Marino it is necessary to transit through the Schengen area. Therefore, visitors from States outside the Schengen area will have to hold the necessary authorisations for entry into and transit through the Schengen area before their departure.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of San Marino, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit San Marino?

It depends on your passport: 93 nationalities are visa-free and 105 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for San Marino?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to San Marino (Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for San Marino?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit San Marino visa-free for up to 30 days in San Marino (longer stays need a stay permit); Schengen 90/180 for the transit (San Marino is reached through the Schengen area (Italy): Schengen entry rules apply (visa-free as in the Schengen area)) (Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. San Marino Department of Foreign Affairs: Information for those who visit San Marinoesteri.sm · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. EU visa policy: who needs a Schengen visa (European Commission)home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino (esteri.sm). No change since.

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