You need a visa for San Marino if you have an Eritrean passport

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A visa is required for this route, but it cannot be applied for online. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a quote.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for San Marino?

Yes. Eritrean citizens need a visa for San Marino. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

Where do Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for San Marino?

At your local embassy or consulate. There is no online application for this route, so the appointment and the documents are handled in person.

Can DoVisa help Eritrean citizens with a visa for San Marino?

Yes. We cannot file this one online, but tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a quote.

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What San Marino may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Recent passport photo (35x45mm, white background)
Travel insurance with 30,000 EUR medical coverage
Confirmed accommodation booking in San Marino or Italy
Proof of sufficient funds (approx. 50 EUR per day)
Return/onward flight tickets and detailed itinerary

Entry requirements for Eritrean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Eritrean passport holders entering San Marino as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in San Marino.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy Last checked 2026-08-04
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from San Marino
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from San Marino.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of San Marino; -Foreign nationals residing in San Marino.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy Last checked 2026-08-04
Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to San Marino.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy Last checked 2026-08-04
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits San Marino
Travelers need a valid passport to enter San Marino. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from San Marino.
European Union Last checked 2026-08-04
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for San Marino
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to San Marino.
Last checked 2026-08-04
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to San Marino.
Last checked 2026-08-04
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through San Marino. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- The airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Holders of valid visas and national residence permits from the European Union and the Schengen Member States; -Holders of a valid visa issued by a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, or United States; -Holders of a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, or the United States, that guarantees the unrestricted right of return; - A family member of citizens of the European Union.
Last checked 2026-08-04