San Marino

About the San Marino passport

The San Marino passport holds a top-14 global ranking, placing its holders among those with the widest visa-free reach worldwide. It covers 166 of 199 countries. Alongside Chile and Andorra, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 83% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. Of the 166 accessible destinations, 110 require no visa at all, 7 accept an electronic travel authorization, 49 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in San Marino

San Marino applies a top marginal income tax rate of 35% and a capital gains tax rate of 0%. The country operates a flat tax regime, applying a single flat rate to all income brackets. The flat-rate structure simplifies tax planning for residents and expats alike, with a predictable single rate applied regardless of income level.

Bloc and regional context

San Marino is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.

Where San Marino passport holders can travel

San Marino passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 146 destinations:

AlbaniaAndorraAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBulgariaBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCanadaChileChinaColombiaComorosCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatia

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