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Sammarinese Schengen short-stay visa (for transit and entry)

For nationals who need a visa to enter the Schengen area; they must obtain one before travelling, since San Marino is reached only through Schengen territory.

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Schengen short-stay visa fee, validity and the 90/180-day limit are set by the EU / Italian authorities, not by San Marino; the EUR 30,000 travel-insurance minimum and 90/180 rule follow the EU Visa Code. Confirm current figures with the Italian consulate before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official San Marino government website before you apply.
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Official name
Schengen short-stay visa (obtained from a Schengen state)
Route type
Short-stay visa (external, not issued by San Marino)
Where to apply
Embassy/consulate of a Schengen state
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Schengen rule; a San Marino stay permit is required beyond 30 days
Number of entries
Single, double or multiple - multiple-entry advisable
you re-enter Italy each time you leave San Marino
Travel medical insurance
Minimum EUR 30,000 cover
must be valid across the Schengen area (EU Visa Code)

Who it is for

  • Nationals who require a visa to enter the Schengen area
  • Visitors who must transit Schengen territory to reach San Marino

How to apply

  • Contact the embassy or consulate of a Schengen state in your country of residence
  • Obtain the required Schengen authorisation before departure
  • Enter San Marino via the Schengen area once the visa is granted

Requirements

  • San Marino issues no entry visa of its own and has no airport, seaport or border post - it can only be reached by crossing Italian (Schengen) territory.
  • Whether you need a visa is therefore decided by the Schengen / Italian short-stay (Type C) rules: visa-exempt nationals need none, everyone else must hold a valid Schengen short-stay visa.
  • Under the Schengen rules a short-stay visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole area.
  • A multiple-entry visa is advisable, because you re-enter Italian territory each time you leave San Marino.
  • San Marino itself requires no permit for a short visit; a stay permit is only needed once a stay runs beyond 30 days.

Documents you may need

  • Passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure and issued within the last ten years
  • Completed Schengen visa application form
  • Recent ICAO-standard passport photographs
  • Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area with minimum EUR 30,000 cover
  • Proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds for the stay
  • Confirmed return or onward travel

Frequently asked questions

  • No. San Marino issues no entry visa. Because you reach it through Italy, a Schengen short-stay visa - if you need one for Italy - covers your visit. San Marino requires a permit only for stays longer than 30 days.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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