Europe
San Marino
- Capital
- San Marino
- Population
- 34,109
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Calling code
- +378
- Languages
- Italian
- 1mission
- 1embassy
San Marino
Embassies and consulates in San Marino
embassies in San Marino
San Marino hosts 1 foreign mission from 1 country: 1 embassy. The only embassy is in the capital, San Marino.
By country
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Italy 1 embassy1
Visa rules for San Marino
San Marino visa guide · 8 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for San Marino. San Marino is reached through Italy, so in practice the Schengen entry rules of Italy apply on the way in.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in San Marino
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 144 | 2 | 1.4% | 99.3% |
| 2024 | 136 | 135 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 158 | 154 | 4 | 2.5% | 99.4% |
Schengen consulates in San Marino received 158 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 154 visas. 2.5% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 0.7%: the rate rose by 1.8 points. Applications rose by 16% compared with 2024 (136).
The numbers include every nationality applying in San Marino.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of San Marino
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 10 | 4 |
| Student (F, M) | 2 | 1 |
| Exchange (J) | 6 | 4 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 18 | 15 |
| Total | 36 | 24 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 9.1% | 20.0% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 24 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of San Marino, the 201st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 63%, visitor visas 17% and exchange visitor visas 17%. That is 33% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (36).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of San Marino received 13, about as many as in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 20.0% for citizens of San Marino in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 9.1%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
San Marino’s own missions abroad
San Marino’s embassies abroad (26)
San Marino itself has 26 missions abroad, in 17 countries. Its largest networks are in Italy (5), France (4), Australia (2) and Germany (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in San Marino
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
The only embassy is in the capital, San Marino.
Travel advice for San Marino
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to San Marino: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to San Marino (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for San Marino (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for San Marino?
Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for San Marino; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in San Marino closed?
On San Marino’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Immaculate Conception on Tuesday 8 December 2026.