Moving to San Marino from Laos

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What to Expect

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
SM
60.2

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LA
2.4
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LA
62.0%
SM
75.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
SM
$61,600

Laos 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

LA
68.2 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
SM
6.5

San Marino performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
San Marino passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

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 Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Laos?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 3.3 in Laos. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA SM
Population 7,749,595 34,682
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Euro (€)
Languages Lao Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191