San Marino
United States
United States visa for citizens of San Marino
Entry requirement
Citizens of San Marino need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
For the ETA, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62, and applications are made on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in San Marino
United States 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.
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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of San Marino anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in San Marino.
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
US citizens travelling to San Marino
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of San Marino can stay in the United States
Citizens of San Marino may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How citizens of San Marino apply
Citizens of San Marino apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of San Marino
Mexico admits citizens of San Marino visa-free.
US citizens travelling to San Marino
No visa is needed by US citizens for San Marino, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of San Marino need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of San Marino need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of San Marino stay in the United States?
Citizens of San Marino can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for San Marino?
No visa is needed by US citizens for San Marino, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of San Marino enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of San Marino need an ETA for the United States.
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.