Moving to San Marino from Belgium

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Belgium to San Marino — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Belgium to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Belgium to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
SM
5.9

Belgium generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
SM
60.2

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BE
91.0%
SM
75.0%

Belgium performs better than San Marino across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
SM
$61,600

Belgium performs better than San Marino across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
SM
6.5

Belgium generally does better on family life, though San Marino leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and San Marino. To live, work, or study long-term in San Marino, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check San Marino's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from San Marino?

Internet is rarely the blocker — San Marino has 36.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

Belgium generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Belgium?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE SM
Population 11,847,338 34,682
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, French, German Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112