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San Marino is not part of the Schengen Area itself, but it can only be accessed via Italy, which is a Schengen member. Therefore, UK passport holders are subject to Schengen area rules, allowing visa-free stays for tourism up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Key facts

For UK British Citizen passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• Entry into San Marino is only possible via Italy (Schengen Area), so you must comply with Schengen entry rules.
• The 90/180-day Schengen rule applies across the entire Schengen Area, not per country. Any days spent in other Schengen countries contribute to this limit.
• While San Marino has no border controls, authorities may still ask for proof of sufficient funds and onward/return travel tickets.
• Ensure your passport is in good condition; damage could lead to denied entry.
• The information is for short tourist trips; different rules apply for longer stays, work, or study.

Before you travel

• ✓Check your passport validity: at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area is safest.
• ✓Verify you have sufficient blank pages in your passport (at least two are often recommended).
• ✓Consider travel insurance that covers healthcare abroad, as EHIC/GHIC is not valid in San Marino.
• ✓Have proof of sufficient funds for your stay in the Schengen area.
• ✓Prepare evidence of onward or return travel (e.g., flight tickets).
• ✓Monitor official UK government travel advice (gov.uk) for any updates or changes.

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