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Practical info · Travel documents

Passport of
San Marino

The passport of the Republic of San Marino is issued by the Passport Office in Borgo Maggiore to Sammarinese citizens for travel outside the European Union. It carries a blue cover with the coat of arms of the Republic and follows the European graphic standard, with a biometric version since 2006.

Biometric since
2006
Cover
Blue
Standard
EU

Source: Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs, Passport Office

Passport of the Republic of San Marino with blue cover and institutional coat of arms
Document · Passport
Blue cover with the coat of arms of the Republic
§ I — The document

Appearance and standard

The Sammarinese passport stands out for its blue cover, at the centre of which appear the coat of arms of the Republic and the wording "REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO" and "PASSAPORTO". The internal graphics follow the standard of European Union travel documents, even though the Republic is not a member State.

Since 2006 the passport is biometric: the biometrics logo appears on the cover next to the coat of arms. Inside, a contactless chip compliant with the ICAO standard stores the holder's personal data, photograph and fingerprints.

«The passport is the document by which the Republic recognises the citizenship of its holder and guarantees their identity before foreign authorities.»
§ II — When it is needed

Travel inside and beyond Europe

For entry into other European Union countries an identity card is sufficient for Sammarinese citizens, by virtue of the agreements that extend free movement of persons to the Republic. The passport remains necessary for travel to non-EU States that require a complete travel document.

San Marino does not issue its own entry visas: foreign nationals intending to stay for more than thirty days follow the procedures for residence and residence permit. For a complete overview of the documents required for naturalisation, see the page on Sammarinese citizenship.

§ III — Where to apply

Passport Office · Borgo Maggiore

Issuance is entrusted to the Passport Office, located within the Civil Status Office of the Centro Uffici in Borgo Maggiore. The office handles both first issue and renewal, and provides information on bilateral agreements with non-EU countries.

Contacts of the Passport Office of the Republic of San Marino.
Item Detail
Address Centro Uffici di Borgo Maggiore, Via 28 luglio 196, Borgo Maggiore
Telephone 0549 882237 · 0549 882238 · 0549 882209
Email info.passaporti@pa.sm · segreteria.passaporti@pa.sm
Institution Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs · esteri.sm

Official contacts refer to the Passport Office of the Republic of San Marino. Before going to the counter a verification of opening hours on the Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs website is recommended.

§ IV — Further reading

Documents and citizenship

Practical info

Citizenship

Acquisition by descent and by naturalisation, normative framework from Law 114/2000 onwards.
Practical info

Residence and residence permit

Types of permit, registered residence and procedures for foreign nationals.
Practical info

Phone numbers

Contacts of the Gendarmerie, pharmacies and public services of the Republic.
FAQ · Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Is a passport required for travel from Italy to San Marino?
No. For entry into Sammarinese territory from Italy, an identity card is sufficient. The Republic does not belong to the European Union but is bound to Italy by a regime of free movement of persons.
Where is the Sammarinese passport requested?
At the Passport Office, within the Civil Status Office of the Centro Uffici in Borgo Maggiore, Via 28 luglio 196. Telephone contacts are 0549 882237, 0549 882238 and 0549 882209.
In which year did Sammarinese passports become biometric?
Biometric passports were introduced in 2006 and bear, on the cover, the biometrics logo next to the coat of arms of the Republic.
Can Sammarinese citizens move freely within the European Union?
Yes. Bilateral agreements and international conventions signed by the Republic guarantee entry into the countries of the European Union. For travel inside the EU an identity card is sufficient; the passport is required for non-EU destinations.
What colour is the Sammarinese passport?
The cover is blue, with the coat of arms of the Republic at the centre and the wording "REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO" and "PASSAPORTO". The graphics follow the standard of European Union passports.