Bilateral relations Switzerland–San Marino

San Marino is an enclave within Italian territory. In 2020, the two countries’ foreign ministers signed a memorandum of understanding providing for continuous and regular political dialogue.

Key aspects of diplomatic relations

2025 marks 50 years of bilateral relations between Switzerland and San Marino.Cooperation between the two countries focuses on providing mutual support for candidates in international and multilateral organisations. There is also a common interest in occasional exchanges on the financial and tax sectors as well as respective bilateral policies with the EU, particularly in the context of the free movement of persons. Switzerland and San Marino also cooperate in exchanges for young professionals.

Treaty database

Swiss Nationals in San Marino

In 2025 there are 26 Swiss nationals living in San Marino.

History of bilateral relations

The Republic of San Marino is a small enclave situated in Italian territory. Its independence goes back to the year 301 AD and its first statutes date from 1243. On 25 April 1975, diplomatic relations between Switzerland and San Marino were officially established. Since 2024, the Swiss ambassador to the Holy See in Rome has also been accredited to the republic. Before then, until 2000, Switzerland’s interests in San Marino were represented by the Swiss consul general in Florence and subsequently by the Swiss ambassador in Rome.  San Marino's first ambassador in Switzerland was accredited in 1997. San Marino maintains a consulate general in Geneva and an honorary consulate in Lugano.

San Marino, Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)

Last update 16.05.2025

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