Genvisec advises that all business and leisure travel should continue to San Marino 

 

Crime

 

Street crime is extremely rare. However, you should take the usual precautions with passports and money.

 

Drinks served in bars overseas are often stronger than those in the UK. Do not accept drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended.

 

Road travel

 

To drive in San Marino you must have a valid EU driving licence. Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. It’s a legal requirement for motorists to carry one red warning triangle to be placed, in the event of an accident or breakdown, behind the vehicle.  

 

You should also carry a certificate of car insurance.

 

At the time of entering the country, car insurance must be valid for more than three months.

 

San Marino has similar drink driving laws to Italy. The legal limit is 0.05%, also defined as 0.5 grams of alcohol per litre of blood (50 mg/100 ml of blood).  

 

San Marino has laws requiring small children to be in an approved child safety seat.

 

It’s illegal to use a mobile phone while driving. You can talk with a completely hands-free unit. Smoking while driving is also prohibited.

 

The speed limit is 70 km/h on some stretches of the highway, while in residential areas the speed limit is 30 and 50 km/h.

 

See the RAC and AA guides on driving in San Marino.

 

Local  laws and customs

San Marino has strict rules on public drunkenness and applies a zero tolerance policy towards the possession and use of illegal drugs.

 

Money

Although San Marino is not a member of the European Union the local currency is the Euro

 

Health

Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation. 

 

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 118 and ask for an ambulance. You should contact your insurance/medical assistance company promptly

 if you are referred to a medical facility for treatment.

 

 

Entry requirements

Visas

 

EU nationals do not need a visa to visit San Marino. If you are staying in San Marino for less than 20 days your hotel or host must report your stay to the Ufficio Stranieri (Foreigners’ Office) of the local Gendarmerie.  For stays of more than 20 days you must apply for a permesso di soggiorno turistico  (permit for tourism) or for a permesso per motivi di lavoro (a work permit), which is issued for some categories of workers only.

 

Passport validity

 

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

 

The San Marino authorities have confirmed they will accept UK passports extended by 12 months by British Embassies and Consulates under additional measures put in place in mid-2014.

 

Emergency Travel Documents

 

Emergency Travel Documents are accepted for entry and exit from San Marino.