COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in San Marino (22 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents can enter in San Marino.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• San Marino is landlocked by Italy. Currently, there are no additional restrictions imposed for San Marino, and anyone entering Italy is also allowed to enter San Marino.

• Foreigners do not need a visa to visit San Marino. If staying in San Marino for less than 30 days in an official residence (ie hotel or bed and breakfast), a “permesso di soggiorno turistico” is not necessary. However, if staying privately, the traveller must report their stay to the Ufficio Stranieri (Foreigners’ Office) of the local Gendarmerie within 24 hours of arrival. If staying for work, a “permesso per motivi di lavoro” (a work permit), is necessary which is issued for some categories of workers only.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Anyone outside the Schengen Area country, European Union (EU) member state, Andorra, the United Kingdom, Vatican City, Northern Ireland, Monaco, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, France, Malta, Spain, and Romania must also obtain a COVID-19 serological test prior to their arrival in Italy.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Any arriving travellers who test positive will be assigned to quarantine.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• San Marino is landlocked by Italy. Currently, there are no additional restrictions imposed for San Marino, and anyone entering Italy is also allowed to enter San Marino. However, anyone outside the Schengen Area countries, European Union (EU) member states, Andorra, the United Kingdom, Vatican City, Northern Ireland, and Monaco will need to notify the San Marino authorities through email at [email protected] or by calling 0549 888888 prior to their arrival. Travellers from Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, France, Malta, Spain, and Romania must also report prior to their intended arrival.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There are no curfew or lockdown measures in place in San Marino.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Most businesses including restaurants, pizzerias, and pubs, government services, and attractions are open but must ensure that the customers maintain a distance of at least one meter.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Public transport is currently operating in the country. The use of face coverings is mandatory while on public transport.

• Cable cars are allowed to operate with reduced capacity.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Most businesses including restaurants, pizzerias, and pubs, government services, and attractions are open but must ensure that the customers maintain a distance of at least one meter.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels and other accommodations are open in San Marino.

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Most businesses including restaurants, pizzerias, and pubs, government services, and attractions are open but must ensure that the customers maintain a distance of at least one meter. Only six people are permitted to sit together in a table and restaurants must close between midnight and 4:30 (local time).

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Most businesses including restaurants, pizzerias, and pubs, government services, and attractions are open but must ensure that the customers maintain a distance of at least one meter. Bars must close between midnight and 4:30 (local time). Anyone consuming food in a bar must be seated at a table.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Tourist attractions are open but must ensure that the customers maintain a distance of at least one meter.

Personal care services open? (e.g. nail salon, barber)

• Yes with exceptions

• Most businesses including restaurants, pizzerias, and pubs, are open but must ensure that the customers maintain a distance of at least one meter.

Masks required in public?

• Yes with exceptions

• Face coverings are mandatory on public transport, in all indoor public spaces, and in outdoor spaces where it is not possible to maintain 1 metre social distancing.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or your country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.