Yes, Sammarinese citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a San Marino passport. San Marino is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, even though Italy is, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Sammarinese citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Many Sammarinese also hold Italian citizenship. An Italian passport has been visa-free for Vietnam for up to 45 days, so the passport you choose makes a real difference. This page explains both routes, how to apply, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Sammarinese citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- San Marino passport: visa needed. San Marino is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Italian passport: visa-free for up to 45 days.
- Best option on a San Marino passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of San Marino in winter, 5 in summer.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers San Marino from Rome; San Marino has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Sammarinese visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 34 arrivals on San Marino passports in 2019. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 5 came in 2022. January 2023 brought another 3. Sammarinese who travel on Italian passports are counted as Italian.
Vietnam visa for Sammarinese citizens: which passport to use
| Passport or option | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino, single-entry e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 |
| San Marino, multiple-entry e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 |
| Italian passport | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| Any passport, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
Choose one passport and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. For a stay longer than 45 days, an Italian passport holder can apply for a 90-day e-visa on that passport. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Sammarinese citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The identity card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Type your name without accents. Copy the spelling from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Sammarinese citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. San Marino and Italian Visa and Mastercard cards normally work for this payment. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: holidays, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of San Marino in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at noon on a Friday in San Marino arrives after office hours in Hanoi, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and August: the Christmas holidays and the August break are popular times for long trips. Apply at least 2 weeks before.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: San Marino has no airport. Most travelers fly from Bologna, Rimini or Rome with one stop to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for San Marino. There is no Vietnamese embassy in San Marino. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Rome, Italy, covers San Marino. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
San Marino for Vietnam. San Marino has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact San Marino’s Department of Foreign Affairs. Italian passport holders can also ask the Embassy of Italy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Borgo Maggiore with San Marino passports only, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Hue: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
- Family from Serravalle with San Marino and Italian passports, 3 weeks in the south: visa-free on the Italian passports for up to 45 days.
- Retired teacher from the City of San Marino spending 2 months in Da Nang: a 90-day e-visa, since the stay is longer than 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Sammarinese citizens
Do Sammarinese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a San Marino passport. With an Italian passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in San Marino?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Rome covers San Marino. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
