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South Africa passport to San Marino
South Africa passport holders need a visa for San Marino, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
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 — South Africa is not one of them.
- South Africa passports get “Visa required” at 69 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, San Marino passports get “Visa free” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to San Marino
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South AfricaSan Marino- Typical duration
- 10.1 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT · DUR
- 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.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
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
South Africa · Visa required
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for San Marino?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check San Marino immigration or a mission.
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 South Africa?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.