Moving to San Marino from New Zealand

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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?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NZ
1.5
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NZ
6.6
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NZ
$5,576
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

NZ
36.1
SM
46.3

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NZ
38.0
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NZ
93.5%
SM
97.3%

New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though San Marino leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NZ
5.1%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NZ
$49,591
SM
$59,871

New Zealand 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

NZ
82.0 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NZ
4.0
SM
1.2

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

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

Can you move from New Zealand to San Marino?

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

New Zealand passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting New Zealand

Electronic Travel Authorisation
San Marino passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter New Zealand.

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 New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 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 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 36.1 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.

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At a Glance

NZ SM
Population 5,324,700 34,109
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +64 +378
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 111 —