South Africa → San Marino: do you need a visa?

Short visit and tourist stay permit

Documents

• Copy of valid identity document and/or passport
• 4 ICAO-format passport photos
• Copy of invitation letter where required, or proof of means of subsistence; hospitality declaration signed at the Gendarmeria Ufficio Stranieri
• Health coverage: ISS-validated form stamped by the Ufficio Prestazioni covering every event; Italian residents attach the Italian health card, otherwise an illness/injury/maternity policy with minimum annual coverage of EUR 30,000
• Italy/Schengen visa or entry authorisation if required by nationality (check via the Italian consulate before departure)

FAQ

Does San Marino issue tourist visas?
No. San Marino states it does not issue entry visas. You cross the Schengen area to reach San Marino, so non-Schengen nationals arrange Italy/Schengen entry authorisation before departure.

When do I need a Sammarinese permit as a tourist?
Stay beyond 30 days requires a permesso di soggiorno. You must report to the Gendarmeria – Ufficio Stranieri within 30 days to request it.

Can I work on a tourist stay?
No. A tourist basis does not authorise paid work. Use a work, entrepreneurial, or other qualifying stay permit.