San Marino
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for citizens of San Marino
Entry requirement
Citizens of San Marino do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in San Marino
United Kingdom has no embassy or consulate in San Marino on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
British citizens travelling to San Marino
United KingdomSan Marino Visa-free, 90 days San Marino visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from San Marino to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of San Marino can stay in the United Kingdom
Citizens of San Marino may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How citizens of San Marino apply
Citizens of San Marino apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of San Marino
Ireland admits citizens of San Marino visa-free.
British citizens travelling to San Marino
San Marino admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of San Marino need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of San Marino do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can citizens of San Marino stay in the United Kingdom?
Citizens of San Marino can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for San Marino?
San Marino admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of San Marino enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; citizens of San Marino need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.