Moving to San Marino from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to San Marino — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to San Marino.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
San Marino performs significantly better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
San Marino performs significantly better than New Zealand across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Zealand generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting San Marino
Visa Free
San Marino passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in San Marino compared to New Zealand?
San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What language do they speak in San Marino?
The official language in San Marino is Italian. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
