Moving to San Marino from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DO
12.4
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DO
27.4
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DO
$1,169
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DO
22.3
SM
60.2

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DO
10.7
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DO
85.0%
SM
75.0%

Dominican Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though San Marino leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DO
5.6%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
SM
$61,600

Dominican Republic 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

DO
72.6 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
SM
6.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Dominican Republic 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?

San Marino performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

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

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At a Glance

DO SM
Population 10,694,700 34,682
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911