Moving to France from San Marino

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What to Expect

Considering a move from San Marino to France? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from San Marino to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from San Marino to France.

Moved in 2022
2 ↑ 100% vs 2021

people moved from San Marino to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
FR
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
FR
4.7

San Marino generally does better on safety, though France leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SM
46.3
FR
32.8

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
35.8
FR
48.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SM
97.3%
FR
88.7%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though France leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
FR
7.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$59,871
FR
$48,986

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SM
85.8 yrs
FR
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
1.2
FR
3.4

San Marino generally does better on family life, though France 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 San Marino to France?

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
France 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 France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 48.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

San Marino generally does better on safety, though France leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in France is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in France compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index. There are 32.8 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 46.3 in San Marino. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM FR
Population 34,109 68,720,337
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Italian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number — 112