Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US State Department currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution due to terrorism.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
+(39) 06-4674-1; United States does not have an Embassy in San Marino; the US Ambassador to Italy is accredited to San Marino, and the US Consulate general in Florence maintains day-to-day ties; US Embassy in San Marino, Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci, 38, 50
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
378
Local Emergency Phone
Ambulance: 113; Fire: 116; Police: 112
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for San Marino: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, COVID-19, and influenza.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers
Currency (Code)
Euros (EUR)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, F, L
Major Languages
Italian
Major Religions
Roman Catholic
Time Difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Potable Water
Yes
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Guaita; cable car ride in Borgo Maggiore & Citta; Palazzo Pubblico; Piazza della Liberta; Cesta Tower
Major Sports
Soccer, basketball, volleyball, motor cycling, baseball
Cultural Practices
Greetings are enthusiastic yet rather formal and travelers should wait until invited to use first names. Once a relationship develops, air-kissing on both cheeks, starting with the left, is often added, as well as a pat on the back between men.
Tipping Guidelines
Tip waiters between 7-13% of the bill according to the service rendered. The average tip for taxi drivers is between 8-20% of the fare. Bellhops usually receive $2 (USD) per luggage item carried to a room.
Souvenirs
Handmade lace and embroidery items, decorative wrought iron, ceramic tableware, wines and liqueurs, stamps and coins, replica medieval weapons
Traditional Cuisine
Torta tre monti — a cake consisting of multiple layers of wafers that are cemented with hazelnut cream and/or chocolate and then coated in chocolate fondant
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
