Sammarinese visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting San Marino for a short-term stay: .
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter San Marino for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | |
| Evisa | San Marino e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | San Marino visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
San Marino tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in San Marino.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from San Marino.
If you are looking for San Marino visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of San Marino nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of San Marino in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Metz: The Consulate of San Marino in Metz, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Grenoble: The Consulate of San Marino in Grenoble, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Consulate of San Marino in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
San Marino visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest San Marino diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to San Marino from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,140 | N/A |
| 2009 | 5,436 | 31.30% |
| 2010 | 4,320 | -20.53% |
| 2011 | 5,616 | 30.00% |
| 2012 | 5,004 | -10.90% |
| 2013 | 2,556 | -48.92% |
| 2014 | 2,700 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 1,944 | -28.00% |
| 2016 | 2,160 | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 2,808 | 30.00% |
| 2018 | 3,024 | 7.69% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
San Marino & France comparison
San Marino's area is approximately 60 km2 (23 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 9125.95 times bigger than San Marino.
As of October 2025, San Marino's population is ~34287 people - 65,957,232 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted San Marino & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| San Marino | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 34,287 | 65,991,519 | 66.0 million fewer people live in San Marino than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 71 | 267 | San Marino has 196 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 125 | 143 | San Marino passport holders visit 18 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 3 | 479 | Sammarinese hosts 476 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to San Marino in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting San Marino in 2018 was approximately 3,024.
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| Humidity | 86% | |
| Wind | 2.06 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 13:34 PM | |
Useful Information
- San Marino to Paris: 1049.58 km (652.18 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 11 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025