Moving to San Marino from Japan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Japan 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 Japan to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

JP
0.2
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JP
2.7
SM
5.9

Japan 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

JP
$5,365
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

JP
26.1
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan 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

JP
37.2
SM
36.2

Japan 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

JP
2.6%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JP
$46,300
SM
$61,600

Japan 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

JP
84.8 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JP
1.9
SM
6.5

Japan performs better than San Marino across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Japan 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?

Japan 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 0.2 in Japan.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Japan?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 26.1 in Japan. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.

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At a Glance

JP SM
Population 124,214,766 34,682
Currency Japanese Yen (¥) Euro (€)
Languages Japanese Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +81 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110