Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Confirm passport validity and supporting documents with the destination’s immigration authority or consulate before departure.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
Details that can change your plans
Transit through Schengen is part of a San Marino trip
San Marino's Ministry says every visitor must travel through the Schengen area. Visitors from outside Schengen need the authorisations required for Schengen entry and transit before departure. A visa-free result for San Marino does not by itself give permission to enter Italy or another Schengen country.
Official guidanceStays over 30 days require a San Marino permit
A foreign visitor planning to stay in San Marino for more than 30 days must hold a local stay permit or residence. The Ministry says visitors must apply in person to the Gendarmerie's Foreigners' Office within the first 30 days. This is separate from permission to enter or transit Schengen; contact the Ministry about the permit process before planning a longer stay.
Official guidancePractical tips for San Marino
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
The tourist passport stamp is optional
The Tourism Information Office offers a €5 souvenir stamp. It is not the visa or permission needed to enter Italy.
San Marino at a glance
- Capital
- San Marino
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +378
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Japan need a visa for San Marino?
Travelers visiting San Marino for tourism with an ordinary passport from Japan do not need a visa for up to 90 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in San Marino?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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