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title: San Marino visa for citizens of Bulgaria
description: Citizens of Bulgaria can visit San Marino without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# San Marino visa for citizens of Bulgaria

Citizens of Bulgaria can visit San Marino without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Tourism (90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Recommended; around €50–100 per day as a safe benchmark

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for entire stay, book return/onward ticket, arrange accommodation and proof of funds.
2. **Travel to Italy** — Enter the Schengen area via Italy; San Marino has open borders with Italy.
3. **Present passport if asked** — Italian or Sammarinese police may check your passport, return ticket, and accommodation details.
4. **Enjoy your stay** — No registration or additional paperwork needed for stays up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the entire stay; 6 months beyond entry date recommended.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Schengen area; required at Italian border entry.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or host invitation; rarely asked but recommended.
- **Proof of funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or credit card showing sufficient means; around €50–100 per day.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not always required but strongly recommended for medical coverage.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €50–100 per day recommended
- Bank statement
- Credit card

No set minimum amount published; around €50–100 per day is a safe benchmark.

## Good to know

- San Marino has no formal border checks; you enter via Italy, so ensure your passport is stamped when entering the Schengen area.
- Your 90-day visa-free stay counts toward the Schengen 90/180-day rule.
- Visa-free stays cannot be extended; overstaying may result in fines, deportation, and a ban from re-entering the Schengen area.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of funds (bank statement or credit card) showing at least €50–100 per day.
- **No return ticket** — Always have a printed or digital copy of your return or onward ticket.
- **Suspicious travel pattern** — Ensure your travel history is consistent and you have clear itinerary.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Bulgaria need a visa for San Marino?

Citizens of Bulgaria can visit San Marino without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free · Tourism (90 days).

### How long can citizens of Bulgaria stay in San Marino?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Bulgaria need for San Marino?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of funds; Travel insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for San Marino?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- San Marino entry requirements for Bulgaria passport holders (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
- Bulgaria to San Marino Visa Requirements 2026 | eVisas.io (evisas.io, third-party site)
- San Marino Visa Requirements for Bulgarian citizens in 2026 (visarequirements.info, third-party site)

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- [San Marino visa for every passport](/visa/san-marino)
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