San Marino is a tiny country completely surrounded by Italy.
The Republic of San Marino
San MarinoSouthern Europe-3:00Hours behind the UAE
About the Country
General Information
National Identity
Official Language(s)Italian
National CurrencyEuro (EUR)
National Day(s)3 September (Foundation Day)
Capitals
Political / Administrative CapitalSan Marino
Economic CapitalDogana
Cultural CapitalSan Marino
Transport & Connectivity
Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 6 – 6.5 h
Via Italy
Primary AirportNone (nearest: Federico Fellini International Airport, Rimini, Italy)
Primary PortNone (landlocked; nearest: Port of Rimini, Italy)
Geography
Land Area-
Length of the CoastlineNone (landlocked)
Highest PointMount Titano (739 m)
Primary Inland Water Body / RiverNone (only small streams; no significant inland water body due to the country’s small size and mountainous terrain)
ClimateMediterranean climate
Border Countries
Italy
1Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Key Facts
San Marino has no airport, so most international visitors enter through Italy.
The historic center of San Marino and Mount Titano are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
San Marino produces its own euro coins, which feature designs connected to the country and are popular with coin collectors.
Although San Marino is not a member of the European Union, it uses the euro as its currency.
San Marino is famous for its Three Towers: Guaita, Cesta and Montale, which stand on the peaks of Mount Titano.
Mount Titano is the highest point in San Marino and one of the country’s most famous landmarks.
The capital is the City of San Marino, while Dogana is the country’s largest settlement.
The country is divided into nine districts called castelli, meaning “castles”.
The Palazzo Pubblico is San Marino’s town hall and the official government building, famous for its medieval-style appearance.
The country has its own Olympic team and won its first Olympic medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
San Marino has two heads of state at the same time, called the Captains Regent, who serve together for just six months.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Economic Overview
Macroeconomic Snapshot
GDP, current prices-USD Billions
Real GDP growth-Annual percent change (%)
GDP per capita, current prices-USD per capita
Population-Millions of people
General government gross debt-% of GDP
Income levelWorld Bank classification-
Economic Comparison
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Foreign Trade
No data available for this section yet.
Political Overview
Leadership
H.E. Gerardo Giovagnoli
Since October 2026
H.E. William Casali
Since October 2026
H.E. Luca Beccari
Since July 2024
H.E. Marco Gatti
Since July 2024
H.E. Rossano Fabbri
Since July 2024
Political Summary
Political System
Parliamentary Republic
A parliamentary republic in which two jointly serving Captains Regent act as Heads of State.
Ruling Party
Coalition: Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party (PDCS), Libera, Party of Socialists and Democrats (PSD) and Reformist Alliance (AR)
Main Opposition Force(s)
Republic Future (RF) and other non-government parliamentary groups
Next Presidential Election
Expected in March 2027
Next Legislative Election
June 2029
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs
44Organizations
22Member
0Founding Member
1Partner, Observer or Participant
21Not a Member
No organisation matches.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations
Competitiveness Indexes
| Index | Year | Rank Out of | San Marino | UAE |
|---|
No index matches.
Bilateral Relations
Diplomatic Relations and Representation
Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations28 Jan 200917 years of relations
UAE Ambassador
H.E. Abdulla Ali AlsubousiUAE Ambassador to San Marino · Non-residentForeign Ambassador
H.E. Elisabetta BucciAmbassador of San Marino to the UAE · Non-residentLast Updated: October 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research
Flights by UAE Carriers
Passenger Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Passenger Flights
EYEtihad Airways0
EKEmirates0
FZflydubai0
G9Air Arabia0
Cargo Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Cargo Flights
EYEtihad Cargo0
EKEmirates SkyCargo0
Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA
Consular Information
Tourists | Residents | Students | Golden Visa Holders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
San Marino Nationalsin the UAE | - | - | - | - |
UAE Citizensin San Marino | - | - | - | - |
Main Agreements and MoUs
| Agreement / MOU | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | - | - |
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 11 Jul 2018.Entered into force on 1 Jul 2019. |
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement | Signed | Signed on 11 Jul 2018. |
ASAAir Services Agreement | - | - |
Ratified— Signed and entered into force
Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending
Not Signed— No signed agreement exists
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
UAE Foreign Assistance
| UAE Aid to San Marino | Total Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount (USD Mn) | - |
Bilateral Visits
Official Visits from the UAE
- H.E. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al JarwanPresident of the Global Council for Tolerance and PeaceMar2026
Official Visits to the UAE
- H.E. Francesco MussoniCaptain Regent of San MarinoFeb2022
- H.E. Giacomo SimonciniCaptain Regent of San MarinoFeb2022
The officials’ titles shown reflect the positions held at the time of the visit.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Trade
Non-Oil Bilateral Trade
-
Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners
-Non-oil trade partner of the UAE
-Source of UAE imports
-Destination for UAE exports
-Destination for UAE re‑exports
Key Trade Commodities
-
Foreign Direct Investment Flows
Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)5.4USD Millions
FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)-
Capex and jobs data include estimated values.
Last Updated: November 2026Source: fDi Markets
Major Companies and Investments
Major Sammarinese Companies in the UAE
- -
Major UAE Companies in San Marino
DP World-
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Business Support
Joint Business Council(s)-
Cooperation Opportunities
Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research