U.S. Minor Outlying IslandsSan Marino: Visa-free

U.S. Minor Outlying IslandsSan Marino

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

Visa-free

No. United States passport holders do not need a visa to visit San Marino for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

U.S. Minor Outlying Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport. See the United States passport.

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 United States passport. U.S. Minor Outlying Islands → Italy in full.

    RequirementVisa-free
    Maximum stay3 months
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelNone, travel on your passport
    Data as of2026-10-14
    Visa-free access to San Marino137 of 241 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? San Marino passport holders visiting U.S. Minor Outlying Islands: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No. United States passport holders do not need a visa to visit San Marino for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

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

Up to 3 months, 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.

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.