Moving to San Marino from Benin

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.2
SM
46.3

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.3
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BJ
34.0%
SM
97.3%

San Marino performs significantly better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.6%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$1,658
SM
$59,871

Benin generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BJ
61.0 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
45.2
SM
1.2

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Benin leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Benin passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
San Marino passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.

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 35.8 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?

San Marino performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Benin.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Benin?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 2.2 in Benin. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ SM
Population 14,814,460 34,109
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +378
Time zones 1 1