Moving to San Marino from Latvia

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What to Expect

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LV
2.5
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LV
9.8
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LV
$3,034
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LV
34.0
SM
46.3

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LV
25.8
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LV
92.7%
SM
97.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LV
6.6%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LV
$26,312
SM
$59,871

Latvia generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LV
76.4 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LV
2.2
SM
1.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017–2021). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.

Latvia passport

Latvia passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Latvia

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Latvia 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 Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Latvia.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Latvia?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 34.0 in Latvia. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.

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At a Glance

LV SM
Population 1,847,785 34,109
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Latvian Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +371 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —