Cook IslandsSan Marino: Visa-free
Cook Islands
San Marino
Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for San Marino?
Visa-free
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit San Marino for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.
Cook Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a New Zealand passport. See the New Zealand passport.
Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).
San Marino has no border control of its own
San Marino is an enclave entirely surrounded by Italy, with no airport and no border posts. You reach it only through Italian territory, so you must be able to enter Italy, and therefore the Schengen Area, first. San Marino issues no visa of its own. The requirements below are Italy’s.
The requirement above is Italy’s, for a New Zealand passport. Cook Islands → Italy in full.
Travelling the other way? San Marino passport holders visiting Cook Islands: Visa on arrival.
San Marino drives on the right, the opposite side to Cook Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
Other visa-free destinations for New Zealand passport holders
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for San Marino?
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit San Marino for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in San Marino without a visa?
Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.
What currency is used in San Marino?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in San Marino?
112 / 113 / 115 / 118.
Does San Marino drive on the same side of the road as Cook Islands?
San Marino drives on the right, the opposite side to Cook Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
What time zone is San Marino in?
San Marino (UTC+2).
What is the nearest airport to San Marino?
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI), about 16 km away.
How many countries can enter San Marino without a visa?
137 of the 241 nationalities this site tracks can enter San Marino visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.