San Marino visas
San Marino is a small landlocked republic surrounded by Italy. It is not an EU or Schengen member and issues no short-stay tourist visa of its own: because the territory can only be reached by transiting the surrounding Schengen area, entry for short visits follows Schengen rules, while anyone intending to stay beyond 30 days must obtain a Sammarinese stay permit or residence. Whether a visa is needed, and which permit applies, depends on your nationality and the purpose of your stay. Information and procedures are managed by the Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs (esteri.sm), with stay permits granted by the Gendarmerie's Foreigners' Office.
Sammarinese visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in San Marino — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to San Marino to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in San Marino — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in San Marino.2 visas
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to San Marino as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in San Marino long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Sammarinese visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
San Marino — key facts
- Visa authority
- Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs (Segreteria di Stato per gli Affari Esteri), with stay permits handled by the Gendarmerie's Foreigners' Office
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.