Moving to San Marino from France

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from France to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from France to San Marino, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
30 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in France live in San Marino · UN DESA

Who's moving to San Marino?

Top countries of origin for San Marino's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.6
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FR
4.7
SM
5.9

France generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FR
33.4
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FR
49.4
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FR
86.0%
SM
75.0%

France performs better than San Marino across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FR
7.3%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$55,200
SM
$61,600

France 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

FR
82.6 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.1
SM
6.5

France generally does better on family life, though San Marino leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

France passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter France 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?

France 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 1.6 in France.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to France?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 33.4 in France. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

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

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At a Glance

FR SM
Population 68,305,148 34,682
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +33 +378
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112