ETIAS FOR SAN MARINO
EU TRAVEL AUTHORISATION FOR SAN MARINO
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Citizens of non-EU countries can register with ETIAS to visit San Marino and the Schengen zone visa-free beginning in November 2023.
The ETIAS (European Travel Information Authorisation System) application process will be quick and simple. Travelers will be able to register online within minutes.
San Marino
Capital city: The City of San Marino
Official language: Italian
Currency: Euro
Population: 33,938
SAN MARINO: BASIC INFORMATION
San Marino is a tiny nation in Southern Europe. Its official name is the Republic of San Marino. It is bordered by Italy, between the regions of Emilia Romagna and Marche.
San Marino is the world’s fifth-smallest country, and one of Europe’s microstates. The country has a population of 33,562 people and a land area of slightly more than 61 km2 (24 sq mi).
San Marino has tight links with Italy due to its geographical position. It is, nevertheless, still a sovereign autonomous state.
SAN MARINO AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
Once the ETIAS is in place, nationals of non-EU countries will need to get a travel authorization to enter any Schengen country.
The bearer of the electronic visa waiver will be able to travel to the EU without a visa.
IS SAN MARINO IN THE EU?
San Marino does not belong to the European Union. The country, like several other microstates, has its own visa regulations that are distinct from those of the EU.
Although San Marino is not a member of the EU, it is only accessible through Italy. Because of this close proximity, it is an associate Schengen zone member, as admission to San Marino is only feasible through a Schengen nation.
Visitors to San Marino are subject to the same admission regulations as those of Italy. When the ETIAS is implemented, it will also apply to visitors to San Marino.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT SAN MARINO BORDER CONTROL
San Marino, like the other Schengen nations, has an open border with Italy.
Arrivals from Schengen countries do not need to go through immigration when they arrive in Italy or San Marino.
MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR SAN MARINO
Medical insurance is not required for ETIAS holders travelling to San Marino, however it is strongly advised.
Proof of medical insurance is required for Schengen visa holders.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in San Marino for EU nationals because it is not an EU member state. The card is only usable in Italy.
TRAVELLING TO SAN MARINO
Many people visit San Marino in conjunction with a vacation to Italy.
Citizens of over 60 countries can visit any Schengen Zone country without a visa. This is likewise true for tourists visiting San Marino.
With the introduction of ETIAS, qualifying passport holders will be able to travel to San Marino without a visa. The only difference is that an ETIAS travel authorization will be required.
ARRIVING IN SAN MARINO BY PLANE, TRAIN, AND ROAD
San Marino does not have any public airports. International visitors must fly to a neighbouring Italian airport and then travel by land to San Marino.
Most visitors fly into Federico Fellini International Airport near Rimini, Italy, and then take a bus to San Marino.
San Marino can also be reached by car, following the same rules as the Schengen Zone. Drivers from outside the Schengen zone must ensure that their licence is valid for usage in the EU.
San Marino has no railway system. Visitors are only permitted to enter the nation via road.
CITIZENS OF EUROPE VISA-EXEMPT COUNTRIES
Non-EU nationals who are eligible for visa-free travel in the Schengen zone just require a valid passport.
With the introduction of the ETIAS, these visitors will also need to register for an electronic travel authorization in order to enter San Marino.
OTHER THIRD-COUNTRY PASSPORT HOLDERS
Tourists who are not citizens of visa-free countries are not eligible to apply for the ETIAS. Instead, they must get a valid Schengen visa.
EUROPE’S VISA WAIVER FOR SAN MARINO
The ETIAS visa waiver will be required for all qualified visitors to San Marino and the Schengen zone.
The travel permit is good for tourism, business, and transit. Those seeking to work or study will instead require a visa.
The ETIAS is good for three years or until the holder’s passport expires. The visitor is granted permission to stay in the Schengen region for up to 90 days at a time.