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San MarinoUnited Kingdom

Do San Marino passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?

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San Marino passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to United Kingdom, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: gov.uk (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stay6 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance1,259 km, straight line (~1h 59m nonstop)

Visa-free access to United Kingdom114 of 228 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United Kingdom passport holders visiting San Marino: Visa-free.

United Kingdom drives on the left, the opposite side to San Marino. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Other visa-free destinations for San Marino passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do San Marino passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?

San Marino passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to United Kingdom, but no embassy visa.

How long can San Marino citizens stay in United Kingdom without a visa?

Up to 6 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is United Kingdom from San Marino?

About 1,259 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 59m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in United Kingdom?

British pound (GBP).

What is the emergency number in United Kingdom?

112 / 999.

Does United Kingdom drive on the same side of the road as San Marino?

United Kingdom drives on the left, the opposite side to San Marino. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is United Kingdom in?

London (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to London?

London City Airport (LCY), about 13 km away.

How many countries can enter United Kingdom without a visa?

114 of the 228 nationalities this site tracks can enter United Kingdom 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.

About San Marino

San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino, is a landlocked country in Southern Europe, completely surrounded by Italy. Located on the northeastern slopes of the Apennine Mountains, it is the larger of two microstates within the Italian Peninsula, the other being Vatican City. San Marino is the fifth-smallest country in the world, with a land area of just over 61 square kilometres (24 sq mi) and a population of 34,042 as of 2025 which in 2026 dropped to 33,559. Its capital, the City of San Marino, sits atop Monte Titano, while its largest settlement is Dogana, in the municipality of Serravalle. San Marino claims to have been founded in AD 301 and to be the oldest extant sovereign state, and the oldest constitutional republic. It is named after Saint Marinus, a stonemason from the Roman island of Rab, who fled persecution under Emperor Diocletian to have established a monastic community on Monte Titano, where he built a small chapel. The country has a rare constitutional structure: the Grand and General Council, a democratically elected legislature, selects two heads of state, the Captains Regent, every six months. They are chosen from opposing political parties, and serve concurrently with equal powers and preside over several institutions of state, including the Grand and General Council. Only the Federal Council of Switzerland follows this same structure, except with some modifications due to its immensely larger size.

CapitalSan Marino

RegionSouthern Europe

Population34.1K

Area61 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian

Calling code+378

Drives on theright

TimezoneSan Marino (UTC+2)

Nearest airportFederico Fellini International Airport (RMI), 16 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 115 / 118

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$59,871 (2023)

Tourist arrivals1.9M (2019)

Climate in San Marino

Warmest August, coolest January, driest February, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for San Marino, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	0.1°C	28mm	229h
February	11.6°C	2.2°C	24mm	266h
March	10.1°C	2.1°C	112mm	244h
April	15.1°C	5°C	44mm	334h
May	18.8°C	10°C	72mm	356h
June	22.6°C	12.8°C	87mm	390h
July	26.2°C	16.1°C	34mm	430h
August	26.8°C	17.5°C	94mm	371h
September	22.5°C	13.5°C	74mm	333h
October	15.9°C	7.1°C	108mm	258h
November	11°C	4.7°C	72mm	174h
December	7.6°C	1.3°C	132mm	156h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

San Marino, completely surrounded by Italy, is one of the world's smallest countries, and claims to be the world's oldest republic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

November 2, 2026Commemoration of all those who died at war

December 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

Full source list on About.

About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering 94,354 square miles (244,376 km2). It shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea, while maintaining sovereignty over the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. The capital and largest city of England and the UK is London; Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast are the national capitals of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.

CapitalLondon

RegionNorthern Europe

Population69.5M

Area242,900 km²

CurrencyBritish pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+44

Drives on theleft

TimezoneLondon (UTC+1)

Nearest airportLondon City Airport (LCY), 13 km

Emergency number112 / 999

UNESCO sites37

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$57,602 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11.1M (2020)

Climate in London

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for London, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	9.4°C	3.9°C	59mm	127h
February	10.2°C	3.8°C	103mm	157h
March	10.7°C	3.2°C	45mm	229h
April	16.6°C	5.7°C	34mm	323h
May	19.1°C	7.9°C	5mm	397h
June	20.5°C	11.6°C	80mm	324h
July	21.7°C	13°C	47mm	320h
August	23.5°C	15.4°C	74mm	313h
September	20°C	11.2°C	25mm	266h
October	14.1°C	8.4°C	159mm	169h
November	12.3°C	6.1°C	48mm	141h
December	8.1°C	3.1°C	85mm	117h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy comprising most of the British Isles. It is a union of four constituent countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, each of which has something unique and exciting for visitors.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
Blenheim Palace
Buildings and architecture of Bath
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church
Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape
Derwent Valley Mills
Durham Castle and Cathedral
Flow Country
Forth Bridge

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026Saint Andrew's Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 28, 2026Boxing Day

Full source list on About.