Residence in San Marino: permits and requirements
Living legally in San Marino is possible through 2 permit types: other, retiree. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Permesso di Soggiorno
Residence type #1 of 2
Permesso of 3 to 12 months renewable (tourism, work, reunification/cohabitation and special ones: study, sport, care, religion, volunteering, working holiday) — esteri.sm.
Requirements
- Stay over 30 days; motivation + insurance + resources
- Study: at least 1 academic year; permit linked to the applicant's title
Documentation
- Documenti (official card in Italian) + passport and photographs
- Proofs of accommodation/means
Frequently asked questions about residence in San Marino
How many types of residence permits are there in San Marino?
San Marino offers 2 residence permit types, grouped into the categories other, retiree. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in San Marino last?
Durations vary by permit type: 3-12 months, renewable; Long-term (conditional and revocable); types: registered (family with a Sammarinese, business, positions) and elective (investment). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in San Marino be renewed?
It depends on the type: 1 of 2 permits are renewable. Each fact sheet on this page indicates whether the permit in question allows renewal.
What documentation is usually required to reside in San Marino?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Documenti (official card in Italian) + passport and photographs; Justificante de domicilio; Seguro médico; Application to the Gendarmerie/State Congress according to the type. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in San Marino lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 20 years of continuous residence (10 for the spouse of a San Marino citizen). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of San Marino.
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