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🇿🇦 Does a South African need a visa for San Marino 🇸🇲?
Yes. South African passport holders need a visa for San Marino, applied for at an embassy or consulate of San Marino before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for South African citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of San Marino or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
San Marino at a glance
Capital: City of San Marino · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Italian · Calling code: +378
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M, N plugs bring a travel adapter for San Marino's sockets (C, F, L).
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The other way round
🇸🇲 Sammarinese passport holders visiting South Africa: Sammarinese passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
The South African passport at a glance
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Questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for San Marino?
South African passport holders need a visa for San Marino, applied for at an embassy or consulate of San Marino before travelling.
Does a Sammarinese need a visa for South Africa?
Sammarinese passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.