Where can San Marino passport holders travel?
You can visit 171 countries without applying at an embassy: 101 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival, 10 with an online eTA and 33 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 27
eTA (online travel authorization) 10
eVisa (apply online) 33
Embassy visa required for 27 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bolivia, Brunei, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Fiji, Guyana, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Mali, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, Paraguay, Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, Yemen
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Changing planes with a San Marino passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
ESTA needed, even to change planes
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
ETA needed, even to change planes
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for San Marino passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand ended visa-free entry for 21 nationalities: apply for a Thai e-Visa

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Nicaragua · 16 February 2026
Nicaragua published new visa lists (Disposición 002-2026)
Articles for San Marino passport holders
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- Nicaragua · Disposición No. 002-2026Nicaragua's new visa list: who is exempt and who needs approval before travel
- Thailand · in force since 15 September 2026Thailand's new visa rules: 21 nationalities lose visa-free entry
San Marino passport: common questions
How many countries can San Marino passport holders visit without a visa?
San Marino passport holders can visit 171 countries without applying at an embassy: 101 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival, 10 with an online eTA and 33 with an eVisa. The other 27 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for San Marino passport holders?
San Marino passport holders can enter these 101 countries visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela and Zambia.
Which countries give San Marino passport holders a visa on arrival?
San Marino passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 27 countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do San Marino passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Australia, Canada, Cape Verde, Israel, New Zealand, Seychelles, South Korea, Suriname, United Kingdom and United States. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Azerbaijan, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Togo, Uganda and Vietnam.
Do San Marino passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: ESTA needed, even to change planes. Canada: eTA needed, even to change planes. Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this San Marino passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.



































































