San Marino
Italy
Italy visa for citizens of San Marino
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of San Marino for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambsanmarino.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions 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% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in San Marino (San Marino) received 158 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 154. The refusal rate was 2.5%. The refusal rate rose by 1.8 points from 0.7% in 2024. Applications rose by 16% compared with 2024 (136).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.5% of the applications lodged in San Marino that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in San Marino, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Italian citizens travelling to San Marino
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Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from San Marino to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of San Marino can stay in Italy
Citizens of San Marino may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of San Marino in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for citizens of San Marino
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, France and Austria admit citizens of San Marino visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to San Marino
Italian citizens do not need a visa to travel to San Marino. The rule is the same in both directions between San Marino and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of San Marino need a visa for Italy?
No visa is needed by citizens of San Marino for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of San Marino stay in Italy?
Citizens of San Marino can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for San Marino?
Italian citizens do not need a visa to travel to San Marino.
Can citizens of San Marino enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, citizens of San Marino can enter Italy without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.