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San Marino Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

Visa Required

Pakistani citizens need a Schengen-type visa issued by the Italian Embassy to reach San Marino, since the micro-state has no international airport or independent border control of its own.

Guide last updated October 20, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area, with 2 blank pages
  • Completed Schengen application form naming San Marino/Italy as the destination
  • Two recent biometric passport photos, 35x45mm, white background
  • Proof of funds: bank statement for the last 6 months, minimum equivalent of EUR 50 per day of stay
  • Confirmed round-trip flight to an Italian airport and hotel booking in San Marino or nearby Italian territory
  • Travel health insurance valid across the Schengen area, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
  • Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) captured in person at the Italian visa application center

Visa types

  • Airport transit visa (Category A): fee EUR 80, for travelers only transiting an Italian airport
  • Short-stay Schengen visa (Category C): single, double, or multiple entry, up to 90 days in any 180-day period, fee EUR 80
  • Long-stay national visa (Category D): for study, work, or extended family visits, fee EUR 120, validity 90 days to 1 year

How to apply

  • Book an appointment through the Italian visa application center (VFS Global) serving Pakistan in Islamabad or Karachi, since Italy handles San Marino entry requests
  • Submit the application with all supporting documents and biometrics, specifying San Marino as part of the itinerary
  • The embassy or consulate reviews and issues a Schengen visa sticker that also permits entry to San Marino
  • Decisions and passport return are handled through the same visa center

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: EUR 80 (about USD 87) for Category C, EUR 120 (about USD 130) for Category D
  • Visa center service fee: approximately PKR 7,500-9,000
  • Standard processing time: 15 calendar days from a complete submission
  • No dedicated expedited service for San Marino-specific travel; apply at least 4-6 weeks ahead

Tips for Pakistan travelers

  • Always apply through the Italian visa process, since San Marino itself has no embassy or consulate in Pakistan and issues no separate visa
  • Clearly state San Marino as part of your itinerary and include the hotel booking there, alongside your Italian travel plans
  • The most common rejection reasons are an unclear day-trip itinerary or insufficient proof of funds
  • San Marino has open borders with Italy, so once your Schengen visa is approved there is no separate checkpoint to cross
  • Extensions, if needed, must be requested through Italian immigration authorities, not a San Marino office

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.