San Marino passport holders don't need a standard New Zealand visitor visa. Discover how the NZeTA works for citizens of one of the world's smallest and oldest republics.
San Marino passport holders qualify for the NZeTA — a much simpler and faster option than a traditional visitor visa.
| 🇳🇿 NZeTA (For San Marino Citizens) |
New Zealand Visitor Visa (For non-eligible countries) |
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|---|---|---|
| Who can apply | San Marino passport holders ✓ | Non visa-waiver countries |
| Application method | 100% online | Online or in person |
| Processing time | 24–72 hours | Several days to weeks |
| Documents required | Passport + payment only | Bank statements, itinerary, photos, etc. |
| Embassy/consulate visit | Not required | May be required |
| Validity | 2 years | Single trip (usually) |
| Multiple entries | Yes — unlimited | Usually single entry |
| Max stay per visit | 90 days | 3–9 months (varies) |
As a San Marino passport holder, you qualify for the NZeTA — the faster, simpler option.
Apply for NZeTA NowSan Marino is a tiny landlocked microstate entirely surrounded by Italy — and one of the oldest surviving republics in the world, with roots dating back to the year 301. Despite its small size and population of around 34,000, San Marino holds one of the most powerful passports globally, providing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to well over 170 countries. New Zealand recognises the San Marinese passport as a high-value, low-risk travel document and includes San Marino in its visa-waiver programme accordingly.
San Marino has no commercial airport of its own. Travellers depart via nearby Italian airports — primarily Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), Rimini Federico Fellini Airport (RMI), or Rome Fiumicino (FCO) — before connecting to long-haul flights to New Zealand. Despite the logistical considerations involved in travelling from one of the world's smallest countries to one of the world's most remote, San Marinese passport holders enjoy the same streamlined NZeTA process as any other eligible nationality. Tourism, family visits, business meetings, and transit are all permitted activities under the NZeTA.
Everything you need to complete your NZeTA application from San Marino.
Go to the NZeTA application form and select San Marino as your nationality. There are no embassy appointments required — the entire process is completed online from anywhere in the world.
Provide your passport number, full name as it appears in your document, date of birth, and travel details. Ensure all information is accurate to avoid processing delays.
The fee includes the NZeTA charge and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Payment is accepted by credit or debit card in a secure environment.
Your NZeTA decision arrives by email, typically within 24–72 hours. The authorisation is electronically linked to your passport — you simply present your passport at the New Zealand border.