Moving to San Marino from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Burkina Faso to San Marino — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Burkina Faso and San Marino stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BF
$224
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso 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

BF
0.1
SM
36.2

San Marino performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
SM
$61,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
SM
6.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

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?

With 36.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, San Marino can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Burkina Faso and San Marino.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

San Marino performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Burkina Faso?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

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

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At a Glance

BF SM
Population 21,935,389 34,682
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +378
Time zones 1 1