Moving to San Marino from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in San Marino compared to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
SM
5.9

United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
SM
60.2

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GB
97.0%
SM
75.0%

United Kingdom performs better than San Marino across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
SM
$61,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
SM
6.5

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (San Marino: 36.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does San Marino offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is San Marino safe for expats?

United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to United Kingdom?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GB SM
Population 67,791,400 34,682
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Euro (€)
Languages English Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +378
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999