GoSan Marino Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

Chinese citizens holding diplomatic, official, or ordinary passports of the People's Republic of China, or Hong Kong and Macao SAR passports, are eligible for visa free entry and stay in San Marino for 90 days. Due to the lack of an airport or port in San Marino, entry must be made through Italy, therefore a Schengen visa is required to travel to San Marino.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

Entry must be through Italy, please refer to the relevant regulations in Italy.

Residency and Naturalization

1、 Residence

San Marino is strict in examining and issuing residence permits for foreigners. The validity period of residence varies from 3 months to 12 months, and can be renewed according to relevant requirements. The competent department is the Foreigners Administration of the Saint Gendarmerie.

2、 Naturalization

According to San Marino law, if both parents or adoptive parents are Holy citizens, their children can directly obtain Holy citizenship. If one of the parents or adoptive parents is a Holy Citizen, they must apply to retain their Holy citizenship after reaching the age of 18.

Foreign citizens or stateless individuals who meet the following criteria may apply to obtain citizenship:

1、 One of the parents or grandparents has resided in San Marino for more than 30 years, and the individual has been residing in San Marino since birth.

2、 Residing in San Marino for more than 30 years, or residing in San Marino for more than 15 years after marrying a Saint citizen.

3、 Cohabiting children of naturalized foreigners.

4、 Individuals who are stateless and have no criminal record within the past year.

San Marino risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

Better.

natural disaster

No major natural disasters.

FDA

Better.

Urgent Help

Police: 113.

First aid: 118.

Fire alarm: 115.

Military police: 112.

air traffic

No airport. The nearest airport is Rimini Airport in Italy.

land transport

San Marino has no railways, airports, or ports, only roads for transportation.

Urban transportation

There is a cable car connecting the town of Borgo Maggiore to the higher Monte Titano in San Marino city. There are fixed shuttle buses running between San Marino and Rimini. Each city also has its own small public bus system.

major city

The country is divided into 9 autonomous municipalities, namely: Akuawiwa, Borgo Majiole, Kiesanouwa, Domaniano, Farziano, Corianino, Montegia Adino, Serravalle, and San Marino.

The capital city of San Marino is located on the western slope of the Titano Mountains in the central part of the country. The city has beautiful scenery, mild climate, and numerous famous scenic spots and historical sites. It is a highly developed tourist city in Europe.

Commodity prices

The main agricultural products include grapes, olives, wheat, corn, as well as cheese and meat products. The stamps of San Marino are also favored by stamp collectors around the world for their unique patterns, bright colors, and diverse themes.

San Marino uses the euro, and as of October 31, 2023, the central parity rate is: 100 euros=765 Chinese yuan, and 100 euros=107 US dollars.

Insurance Medical

All citizens are entitled to public medical care.

Customs taboos

Custom and Rites

The customs of San Marino are mostly similar to those of Italy. In all formal occasions and most personal interactions, it is customary to exchange business cards when meeting for the first time. When invited to visit a local household, it is best to prepare gifts in advance. Shaking hands is often used as a courtesy when meeting.

Major festivals

New Year's Day: January 1st; Epiphany: January 6th; Liberation Day and Agatha's Day in San Marino: February 5th; Easter: the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox; Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: August 15th; National Day: September 3rd; Halloween: November 1st; Christmas: December 25th.

Communications Power

The plug and socket are symbolic, with three straight holes that are thinner than the European standard. Voltage 220V.

The fixed telephone area code is+378; The phone area code is+39.

contact information

San Marino government: https://www.gov.sm

San Marino Tourism Information Website: www.sanmarinosite.com