San Marino
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Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:聽
- see聽general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see聽general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about聽safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
You will need to travel through Italy to enter San Marino. Read Italy travel advice before you visit San Marino.聽
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 바카라 사이트楤ritish citizen바카라 사이트� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government바카라 사이트檚 understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.聽
The authorities in San Marino set and enforce entry rules. If you바카라 사이트檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .聽
Travelling through Italy
You will need to travel through Italy to enter San Marino. Read Italy travel advice before you visit.聽
Passport validity requirements聽
San Marino follows . Your passport must:
- have a 바카라 사이트榙ate of issue바카라 사이트� less than 10 years before the date you arrive 바카라 사이트� if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- have an 바카라 사이트榚xpiry date바카라 사이트� at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.聽
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.聽
You do not need to pass through border controls to enter San Marino, but you must have a passport containing a valid entry stamp from a Schengen area country.聽
Visa requirements聽
You can travel without a visa to the바카라 사이트疭chengen area and San Marino for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
- as a tourist
- to visit family or friends
- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
- for short-term studies or training
The requirements for working in San Marino are different. Contact the for more information.
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Registering with the police聽
You must go to the Gendarmerie to register and get a permit of stay if you are visiting for more than 30 days or are planning to work. Check the website聽for more information.聽
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see . 聽聽
Customs rules聽
The rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of San Marino are the same as for Italy. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Safety and security
Terrorism
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.聽
Terrorism in San Marino聽
Terrorist attacks in San Marino cannot be ruled out.
Crime聽
Protecting your belongings聽
Street crime is very rare, but you should take precautions to keep your passport and money safe.
Alcohol and drink spiking
Drinks served in bars abroad are often stronger than those in the UK. Be careful about accepting drinks from strangers or leaving your drinks unattended.聽
Laws and cultural differences聽
Illegal drugs and prison sentences聽
There is a zero-tolerance policy towards the possession and use of illegal drugs. If you are convicted, you will face a prison sentence or a heavy fine.聽
Transport risks聽
Road travel聽
If you are planning to drive in San Marino, see information on driving abroad and check the . The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.
You바카라 사이트檒l need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.
Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience and a higher minimum age.
Health
Before you travel check that:聽
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.聽
Emergency medical number聽
Call 118 and ask for an ambulance.聽
Contact your insurance company quickly if you바카라 사이트檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.聽
Vaccine recommendations and health risks聽
At least 8 weeks before your trip:聽
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
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Medication聽
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.聽
Read .聽
Healthcare in San Marino聽
If you need urgent medical attention, you can visit the .
Health insurance cards聽
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) are not accepted in San Marino. Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.聽
Travel and mental health聽
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.聽
Emergency services in San Marino聽
Ambulance: 118聽
Fire: 115聽
Police: 112 or 113聽
Contact your travel provider and insurer聽
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.聽
Refunds and changes to travel聽
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.聽
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:聽
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO聽
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- dealing with a death in Italy
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