Moving to Italy from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from San Marino to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
33 ↑ 18% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
IT
5.0

San Marino generally does better on safety, though Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
IT
31.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
IT
75.0%

San Marino performs better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
IT
$52,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SM
83.9 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
IT
3.2

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Italy leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

San Marino generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to San Marino?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM IT
Population 34,682 61,095,551
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Italian Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112