Does San Marino have a digital nomad visa?

Yes, San Marino offers the Digital Nomad Residence Permit. It allows a stay of 1 year, renewable and takes 4-8 weeks to process. Work is allowed and it can be renewed.

How much does the Digital Nomad Residence Permit cost and how long does it take?

The Digital Nomad Residence Permit takes 4-8 weeks to process.

Can you get residency through San Marino's Digital Nomad Residence Permit?

No, the Digital Nomad Residence Permit does not offer a direct path to residency in San Marino.

What is San Marino's Escape Score?

San Marino scores 7.4/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.

What visa options does San Marino have?

San Marino has 3 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including digital nomad, student and tourist visas.

Europe

🇸🇲 San Marino

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Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked November 3, 2026

Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guide

Tiny landlocked microstate surrounded by Italy, offering one of Europe's earlier digital nomad residence permits.

Safety & travel advisory

Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.

Official US State Department travel advisory

Advisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)

San Marino’s Escape Score

Good, with trade-offs

7.4

out of 10 · four pillars

Can I stay?

Can I afford it?

Will I be safe?

Can I live there?

See how San Marino scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.

Healthcare

Universal public healthcare is run by the Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale (ISS), centred on the State Hospital in Borgo Maggiore; residents also use private/specialist care in nearby Italy (Rimini).

Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.

Health Care Index

Tax on foreign & pension income

Residence-based (worldwide)

Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.

PwC tax summary

English proficiency

Everyday English proficiency — being verified.

EF English Index

Visa-free on arrival

How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.

days · visa_free

Canada

days · visa_free

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· freedom_of_movement

Australia

days · visa_free

New Zealand

days · visa_free

Japan

days · visa_free

South Korea

days · visa_free

Singapore

days · visa_free

Hong Kong

days · visa_free

China

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· visa_required

India

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· visa_required

Switzerland

days · visa_free

Israel

days · visa_free

Visa by passport

Ways in — every visa route

Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.

Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer