Moving to San Marino from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
27.1
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.6
SM
46.3

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
20.9
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

DM
82.0%
SM
97.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$10,989
SM
$59,871

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DM
71.3 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
33.3
SM
1.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2000–2017). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Dominica 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 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 Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Dominica?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM SM
Population 65,871 34,109
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +378
Time zones 1 1