San Marino
A historic microstate nestled in the Apennine mountains, offering medieval charm and panoramic Italian views.
Overview
San Marino is a small, independent republic entirely surrounded by Italy, known for its medieval towers and Apennine mountain views. Italian is the official language, and the euro is used in this unique hilltop setting.
At a glance
Language
- Italian(Official)
Population34,042
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
1 EUR = 1.1678 USD
1 USD = 0.8563 EUR
Popular places
San Marino
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Healthcare IndexStrongSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexElevatedSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Passive Income / Rentista, Investor, Retirement, and 2 more.
Passive Income / Rentista
- Atypical Residence for Foreign Income
San Marino atypical residence route under a facilitated tax regime for foreign citizens who take up abode in San Marino and generate income abroad.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Investor
- Elective Residence Permit
San Marino elective residence route for foreign nationals who make and maintain a qualifying property or financial investment and hold health insurance.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Retirement
- Pensioners' Atypical Residence
San Marino pensioners' atypical residence route for eligible foreign pensioners from listed countries who take up abode in San Marino and generate income abroad.
Languages
- Italian(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for San Marino.
Canada
Take normal security precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
Take normal security precautions in San Marino.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
Advisory effective · Verified
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for San Marino. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Advisory effective · Verified
Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Common targets include: Tourist spots Transportation centers Shopping malls and markets Local government buildings Hotels, clubs and restaurants Religious sites Parks Sporting and cultural events Schools Airports Public areas
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