Visitor & short-stay visas
Sammarinese Tourist and short-stay visitor entry
Short visits to San Marino for tourists, entered by transiting the surrounding Schengen area, as there is no separate Sammarinese tourist visa.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Short-stay visit (via Schengen transit)
- Route type
- Visa-free / Schengen-dependent entry
- Stay without documents
- Up to 30 days in San Marino
- Short-stay limit
- 90 days in any 180 days (Schengen rule)
Who it is for
- Tourists and short-term visitors
- Visa-exempt nationals who can already enter the Schengen area
- Nationals who hold a valid Schengen visa
What you can do
- Visit for tourism and short stays
- Remain up to 30 days in San Marino without formal documentation
- Stay longer only by obtaining a Sammarinese stay permit
How to apply
- If you need a Schengen visa, obtain it from a Schengen state's embassy or consulate before travelling
- Enter San Marino by transiting the Schengen area (in practice via Italy)
- No separate San Marino entry visa is issued
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.
Related Sammarinese visas
- SHORT STAYVISA NATIONALSSCHENGENSchengen 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.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITSCHENGENTransit through the Schengen areaFor all travellers reaching San Marino by transiting the surrounding Schengen area, so Schengen transit rules apply to the journey.View visa details