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Sammarinese Transit through the Schengen area

For all travellers reaching San Marino by transiting the surrounding Schengen area, so Schengen transit rules apply to the journey.

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Whether an airport transit (Type A) visa is required depends on nationality and is set by the EU / Italian authorities; the Schengen visa types, fees and the EUR 30,000 insurance figure follow EU rules, not San Marino rules. Confirm current requirements 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 transit to reach San Marino
Route type
Transit (Schengen-dependent)
Where to apply
Italian embassy, consulate or Schengen visa centre
San Marino has no border post or visa service
Visa types
Schengen Type C (entry/transit); Type A airport transit for some nationalities
which one you need depends on your nationality and route
Border checks
None between Italy and San Marino
access control is Italy's Schengen border

Who it is for

  • Any traveller entering San Marino
  • Travellers connecting through Italy or another Schengen state

How to apply

  • Check whether your nationality needs a Schengen visa for transit
  • Arrange any required Schengen authorisation before departure
  • Proceed to San Marino overland via Italy

Requirements

  • San Marino is surrounded by Italy and has no airport or port, so every traveller reaches it by transiting Italian (Schengen) territory.
  • Visa-exempt travellers transit Italy freely; visa nationals need a valid Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa, which covers both transit and entry.
  • Some nationalities also need an airport transit (Type A) visa when changing flights at an Italian airport without entering the Schengen area - check whether this applies to your nationality.
  • There are no border checks between Italy and San Marino, so no separate San Marino transit document exists.

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 (Type C or Type A as applicable)
  • Recent ICAO-standard passport photographs
  • Confirmed onward or return travel showing the transit
  • Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover (for a short-stay Type C visa)

Frequently asked questions

  • No. San Marino has no airport or border control of its own; you transit through Italy, so the Schengen visa rules apply - a short-stay Type C visa, or a Type A airport transit visa where your nationality requires one.

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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