ETIAS to San Marino
World renowned for being the oldest republic to be established in the world and to still exist to this day, San Marino was founded in 301 AD and its citadel was enlisted among the UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2008.
ETIAS to San Marino: main terms
Republic of San Marino to be De Facto member of the ETIAS Area starting from 2025
ETIAS will be necessary to access San Marino for short term visitors from 60 Visa Waiver Countries
ETIAS allows for a stay in San Marino and 33 more European countries never to exceed 90 days in 6 months and only for tourism, business, transit or medical therapy
San Marino’s singularity
World renowned for being the oldest republic to be established in the world and to still exist to this day, San Marino was founded in 301 AD and its citadel was enlisted among the UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2008.
Its small territory is located in Northeastern Italy that, as a matter of fact, enclaves the whole country.
Despite its geographical position and its undeniable cultural and economic ties to political Europe, the Republic of San Marino is not a member either the European Union or the Schengen Area.
Regardless of its peculiar political status the Republic of San Marino does not enforce any border control to incoming passenger and is therefore considered a de facto member of the Schengen Area.
Also, since its does not have any seaport or airport, entering San Marino automatically implies entering via land and having hence to transit through at least one Schengen Country which is Italy.
By virtue of the cited facts, starting from 2025, entering San Marino to visitors that hold Visa Waiver rights to Italy, will imply the need to obtain a valid ETIAS.San Marino ETIAS
To submit their application for ETIAS all candidates, including minors that must do so through the aid of a parent or legal guardian, are asked to fill out a brief form where they are to report, in a complete and truthful way, their personal data and contact details, scheduled travel details and a short set of background check questions.
Once the application has been paid for and sent through and the feedback is available, in most cases within 72 hours and with a positive response, ETIAS Visa Waiver will be sent to the personal e-mail of each individual applicant.
ETIAS Visa Waiver to citizen is than valid for 3 years starting, or until passport expiry date, from its date of issue and allows for multiple entries in each of the 34 Member States provided that each trip complies with the general limitations for purpose and duration of stay as mentioned above and additionally explored in our website’s specific guideline. Also to be considered is that the Visa Waiver traveler’s passport must have a minimum remaining validity of at least 3 entire months throughout the entire permanence in the ETIAS Area.Travelling on an ETIAS
When arriving in the EU’s Schengen Area, whether air, land or seaway, and regardless of the point of origin of the travel itself, Border Control Officers can at any time exercise the authority to ask ETIAS holders to present supporting documents to assess the purpose of their travel and to make sure there is no intention whatsoever to overstay inside the ETIAS Area.
Among the supporting documents that might be required are:- Return ticket to the country of origin or onwards ticket to a non-ETIAS country where the person has a proven right to enter (e.g. A valid visa or visa waiver rights)
- Health travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds to support one’s stay in the ETIAS Area
Any individual aiming to move, work or study in the EU on a long-term basis will not be considered eligible for ETIAS and is still required to apply for Consular Schengen Visa.
On the other hand, Visa Waiver rights holders willing to work or study in the Republic of San Marino will have to address its Consular Representation in the country of origin.Additional tips
For additional details on ETIAS to the Republic of San Marino it is advised, since its particular geopolitical configuration, to also check the section referring to ETIAS application to the Republic of Italy.
Voyagers willing to explore more of Europe’s touristic beauties and business opportunities must remember that ETIAS is only necessary and valid for journeys to the 34 European States that are Members current, future or de facto Members of the Schengen Area.
The Republic of Ireland (EIRE), despite being a EU Member State, is not part of Schengen to any extent and therefore does not require ETIAS and applies its own immigration rules.