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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
San Marino does not have an embassy in the US

Honorary Consulate(s) general: Washington and New York
Honorary Consulate(s): Detroit

US Diplomatic Representation:
The US does not have an embassy in San Marino; the US Consul General in Florence (Italy) is accredited to San Marino.


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-SAN MARINO RELATIONS

Most of the Italian peninsula was unified into one state by 1861, but San Marino remained independent. The United States established diplomatic relations with San Marino in 1861. The two countries enjoy friendly relations and are on excellent terms. The United States and San Marino work together in areas such as international trade and the promotion of democracy and human rights. San Marino consistently supports U.S. foreign policy positions, as well as U.S. candidates to international organizations. The United States does not have an embassy in San Marino, but the U.S. Ambassador to Italy is also accredited to San Marino. For consular purposes, San Marino is within the jurisdiction of the Florence consular district. Consulate officials regularly visit San Marino to carry out diplomatic demarches, represent U.S. interests, and administer consular services.

U.S. Assistance to San Marino

The United States provides no development assistance to San Marino.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The United States has no significant trade or investment with San Marino.

San Marino's Membership in International Organizations

San Marino and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Italy, David Thorne, is also accredited to San Marino. He is resident in Italy. Other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List. The U.S. Consulate General in Florence is responsible for much of the day-to-day interaction with the government of San Marino as its consular district includes San Marino. The U.S. Consul General in Florence is Sarah Morrison.

San Marino maintains an embassy in the United States at 1711 N Street, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20036; tel. 202-223-2418.

More information about San Marino is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State San Marino Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook San Marino Page
U.S. Embassy: Italy (Virtual Presence Post - San Marino)
History of U.S. Relations With San Marino
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

There is currently No Online Travel Advisory information available for San Marino. San Marino lies totally within the borders of Italy so you may want to consult the  Consular Information Sheet for Italy.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving TBA
Currency (EUR) Euro
Electrical 220 Volts
Telephones Country Code 378, City Code, San Marino 1+9D



Climate: Temperate. Moderate snow in winter, some brief showers in summer. The atmosphere is clean, typical of low mountain and hill country with sea breezes.

Clothing: Light- to mediumweights and rainwear are required.

Currency: The first Euro notes and coins were introduced in January 2002. For further information on currency, credit cards, travellers cheques, exchange rates and currency restrictions, see the Italy section.

Currency exchange: Many banks offer differing exchange rates depending on the denominations of currency being bought or sold. Check with the banks for details and current rates.

Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1330 and 1500-1630.

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz.

Telephone: IDD is available. Country code: 378. There are no area codes. Outgoing international code: 00.

Mobile telephone: GSM 900/1800 networks.

Internet: Internet cafes can be found in all main towns.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

TOBACCO..........200 Cigarettes or 50 Cigars or 250g of Tobacco

LIQUOR.............750ml of Spirits or 2 Litres of Wine

PERFUME..........60g of Perfume and 250ml of Eau de Toilette

CAMERAS.........1 Still/ 1 Movie Camera

FILM..................Reasonable for Personal Use

GIFTS................Allowance up to Pts 5000

CURRENCY........Must Be Declared On Arrival



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