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title: San Marino visa for citizens of New Zealand
description: Citizens of New Zealand 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 New Zealand

Citizens of New Zealand 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
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay.
2. **Book flights and accommodation** — Have return/onward ticket and accommodation confirmed before departure.
3. **Prepare documents** — Carry proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel; border officials may ask to see them.
4. **Arrive at the border** — Enter via road from Italy; have passport ready for Italian police checks.
5. **Present passport and answer questions** — Officer may ask about stay duration, accommodation, and return ticket.
6. **Receive entry stamp** — Entry stamp marks your 90-day visa-free period — keep it legible.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay.
- **Recent passport-sized photos** (Identity): White background, taken within last 6 months.
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking** (Travel): Shows onward travel from Schengen area.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements for last 3 months.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Minimum €30,000 coverage recommended.
- **Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment** (Employment, optional): May be asked at border.

## Proof of funds

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

No fixed amount; around €50-100 per day is a safe benchmark if asked.

## Good to know

- San Marino is not Schengen but follows Schengen rules; your 90-day stay counts toward Schengen total.
- No airport — you enter via Italy; Italian border police may check your passport.
- Visa-free entry does not permit work; a separate work permit is required.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No return ticket** — Always carry a printed or digital copy of your onward/return ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Show bank statement or credit card with enough funds (€50-100 per day).
- **Suspicious travel pattern** — Have clear itinerary and honest answers about purpose of visit.
- **Incomplete or invalid passport** — Passport must be valid for entire stay and not damaged.
- **Overstay in Schengen area previously** — Ensure you have not exceeded 90 days in any 180-day period in Schengen.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for San Marino?

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

### How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in San Marino?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of New Zealand need for San Marino?

Valid passport; Recent passport-sized photos; Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel health insurance; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- New Zealand Citizens Visiting San Marino (embassyinformation.com, third-party site)
- San Marino Visa for New Zealand Citizens 2026 — Requirements, Documents ... (eammu.com, third-party site)
- San Marino entry requirements for New Zealand passport holders (entrybrief.com, third-party site)

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