Moving to New Zealand from San Marino
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from San Marino to New Zealand — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from San Marino to New Zealand, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from San Marino to New Zealand, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
- 122,506
- 85,289
- 73,846
- 70,412
Key Indicator Comparison
How San Marino and New Zealand stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
San Marino performs 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
share of households with internet
San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though New Zealand leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though New Zealand leads in unemployment rate.
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 San Marino and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
San Marino passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel Authorisation
New Zealand passport holder visiting San Marino
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from New Zealand?
With 35.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, New Zealand can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in San Marino and New Zealand.
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
San Marino performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.
How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to San Marino?
San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.
