How long can I stay in San Marino without a visa?

Your stay in San Marino is governed by Schengen rules, allowing you to stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area.

What documents do I need to enter San Marino?

You will need a valid Irish passport. Although not primarily for San Marino, when entering the Schengen Area you may be asked for proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details.

Is San Marino part of the Schengen Area?

While San Marino is not formally a member of the Schengen Area, it has an open border with Italy, a Schengen member. Therefore, Schengen rules effectively apply to entry and exit.

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Does San Marino require a visa for Irish (EU) citizens?

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Do Irish (EU) citizens need a visa for San Marino?

Irish citizens do not require a visa for short tourist stays in San Marino.

Check official travel adviceIrish DFA – San Marino travel advice — last checked 23 July 2026

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You're good to go.

No visa application needed for Irish (EU) passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.

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San Marino is accessed via Italy, which is part of the Schengen Area. As an Irish citizen, you can enter the Schengen Area visa-free for short stays, making a separate visa for San Marino unnecessary.

Key facts

For Irish (EU) passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

Passport	Regular passport
Purpose	Tourism
Visa required	No, not for short stays
Maximum stay	90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen rules)
Passport validity	3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area
Return/onward ticket	Recommended - while not strictly a San Marino requirement, it is good practice and may be requested when entering the Schengen Area.
Arrival form	None required directly for San Marino
Last checked	23 July 2026

You may need a visa if…

San Marino has no international airport; access is always via Italy (Schengen Area).
Your entry and exit from San Marino are subject to Italy's Schengen Area rules.
The 90-day limit applies to your total stay within the entire Schengen Area, not just San Marino.
Ensure your passport meets the validity requirements for the Schengen Area.
While generally visa-free for tourism, different rules apply for long-term stays or purposes other than tourism.

Before you travel

Check your passport validity – ensure it is valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area.
Verify the latest Schengen entry requirements for Irish citizens on the DFA.ie website or Italian immigration official sources.
Ensure you have sufficient funds for your trip, as this may be requested upon entry to the Schengen Area.
Consider travel insurance covering medical emergencies and repatriation.
Have details of your accommodation in San Marino/Italy readily available.

Common questions

No, San Marino is accessed via Italy, which is part of the Schengen Area. Irish citizens can enter the Schengen Area visa-free for short stays, and therefore do not need an additional visa for San Marino itself.

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