Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · San MarinoPassport Atlas
Vatican City passport to San Marino
Yes — Vatican City passport holders can visit San Marino without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- San Marino lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Vatican City is one of them.
- Vatican City passports get “Visa free” at 92 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: San Marino passports also enter Vatican City without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to San Marino
Open to Vatican City passports near San Marino
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Vatican CitySan Marino- Typical duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- FCO
- To
- RMI · BLQ · FCO
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.
Vatican City
Country profile
Capital
Vatican City
Population
882
Area
0.44 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Italian, Latin
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Ethnic groups · 2017
Italian, Swiss, Argentinian, and other nationalities from around the world
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+378
Gateway airport
RMI · BLQ · FCO
Highlights
- Guaita Tower
- Piazza della Libertà
- Monte Titano
Vatican City · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Vatican City passport need a visa for San Marino?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
San Marino typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a San Marino mission.
What about a San Marino passport entering Vatican City?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.