Moving to Dominica from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from San Marino to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from San Marino to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
DM
27.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
DM
11.0

San Marino performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SM
46.3
DM
11.6

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
35.8
DM
20.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SM
97.3%
DM
82.0%

San Marino performs better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$59,871
DM
$10,989

San Marino performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SM
85.8 yrs
DM
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
1.2
DM
33.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2000–2017). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter San Marino 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 Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 20.9 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 Dominica safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 46.3 in San Marino. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM DM
Population 34,109 65,871
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +1767
Time zones 1 1