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San Marino passport to United Kingdom
San Marino passport holders don't need a visa for United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 180 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- United Kingdom lets 86 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — San Marino is one of them.
- San Marino passports get “eTA” at 9 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: United Kingdom passports also enter San Marino without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to United Kingdom
Open to San Marino passports near United Kingdom
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
San MarinoUnited Kingdom- Typical duration
- 2.1 hours
- From
- RMI · BLQ · FCO
- To
- LHR · LGW · MAN
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
San Marino
Country profile
Capital
San Marino
Population
34,132
Area
61 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Italian
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
5,838 · 2024
Migrant share
17.4%
Ethnic groups
Sammarinese, Italian
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+44
Airports
LHR · LGW · MAN · STN
Highlights
- Big Ben
- Stonehenge
- Edinburgh Castle
- Tower of London
- Lake District
San Marino · eTA
FAQ
Does a San Marino passport need a visa for United Kingdom?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 180 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 180 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United Kingdom typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a United Kingdom mission.
What about a United Kingdom passport entering San Marino?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for United Kingdom as a visitor?
Standard Visitor / ETA：Visitors usually up to 6 months。Visa-exempt passports get an ETA first. Visa nationals apply online as a visitor with biometrics.