Moving to San Marino from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ST
2.0
SM
36.2

San Marino performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ST
14.2%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
SM
$65,700

San Marino performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ST
67.1 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
SM
6.5

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Sao Tome and Principe 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 San Marino?

Internet is rarely the blocker — San Marino has 36.2 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 Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Sao Tome and Principe?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST SM
Population 217,164 34,682
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +378
Time zones 1 1