Moving to San Marino from Cuba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba 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 Cuba to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.5
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
SM
5.9

Cuba 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

CU
$2,575
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CU
95.4
SM
46.3

Cuba performs better than San Marino across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CU
3.1
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CU
70.5%
SM
97.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.8%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$9,605
SM
$59,871

Cuba 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

CU
78.3 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
6.8
SM
1.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017–2021). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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?

Cuba 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 4.5 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Cuba?

Cuba performs better than San Marino across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 95.4 in Cuba. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU SM
Population 10,937,203 34,109
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 —