Moving to San Marino from South Korea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from South Korea 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 South Korea to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KR
0.5
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KR
6.9
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than South Korea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KR
$5,081
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KR
26.1
SM
46.3

South Korea 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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KR
47.8
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

KR
97.9%
SM
97.3%

South Korea performs better than San Marino across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KR
2.7%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KR
$36,227
SM
$59,871

South Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KR
83.6 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KR
2.3
SM
1.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017–2019). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea 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.

South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting South Korea

Electronic Travel Authorisation
San Marino passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter South Korea.

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 35.8 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 South Korea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in South Korea.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to South Korea?

South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 26.1 in South Korea. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.

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At a Glance

KR SM
Population 51,684,564 34,109
Currency South Korean Won (₩) Euro (€)
Languages Korean Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +82 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —