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title: San Marino visa for citizens of China
description: Citizens of China 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 China

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

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Obtain a Schengen visa from the Italian embassy/consulate** — Apply for a Schengen visa (type C) at the Italian embassy or visa centre in China, as San Marino is landlocked by Italy and has no own airport.
2. **Travel to Italy with the Schengen visa** — Enter the Schengen Area via Italy using the issued visa.
3. **Enter San Marino from Italy** — No border controls exist between Italy and San Marino; simply cross the border with your passport and valid Schengen visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Chinese)** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Valid Schengen visa (single or multiple entry)** (Travel): San Marino has no border controls; a Schengen visa is required to enter via Italy.

## Good to know

- San Marino does not issue its own visas; a valid Schengen visa is mandatory for Chinese passport holders.
- Without a Schengen visa, you will not be allowed to enter Italy, and therefore cannot reach San Marino.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No valid Schengen visa** — Apply for and obtain a Schengen visa (usually from Italy) before travel.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (Chinese); Valid Schengen visa (single or multiple entry).

## More

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