Republic of San Marino · investor · Leads to settlement
Elective Residence Permit
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Long-term residence for foreign nationals who establish residence through a qualifying property or financial investment.
- Processing time
- No fixed processing target is published on the English guidance page. Confirm current investment, insurance and filing requirements before applying.
- Government fees
- No route-specific public fee is listed on the English guidance page. Confirm current government charges and investment thresholds under the applicable law before filing.
- Typical duration
- Long-term residence route; after 10 years, elective residence changes into registered residence with relevant rights.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
San Marino elective residence is for foreign nationals who want to establish residence and who make and maintain a property or financial investment under the rules set by law. The official guidance says applicants must hold health insurance, cannot work for the overall public sector and cannot benefit from State contributions. After 10 years, elective residence changes into registered residence with the relevant rights.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant wants to establish residence in San Marino.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ✓The applicant makes and maintains a property or financial investment according to the rules set by law.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ✓The applicant holds a health insurance policy.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ✓The applicant does not work for the overall public sector and does not benefit from State contributions.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
Common blockers
- !No qualifying property or financial investment maintained under the applicable rules.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- !No health insurance policy.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- !Plans to work for the overall public sector or rely on State contributions while holding elective residence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Identity and passport evidence for the applicant.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ·Property or financial investment evidence matching the current legal requirements.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ·Health insurance policy evidence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ·Current residence documentation and any declarations requested by the competent authority.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm that the planned property or financial investment fits the current elective residence rules.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare investment evidence, health insurance and the current residence checklist documents.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the elective residence file through the competent San Marino authority.
After approval
Maintain the investment and observe the public-sector employment and State-contribution restrictions throughout residence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Elective Residence Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Elective Residence Permit.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Does San Marino elective residence require investment?+
Yes. The official guidance says elective residence is for foreign nationals who make and maintain a property or financial investment according to the rules set by law.
What happens after ten years?+
The official guidance says that after ten years, elective residence changes into registered residence permits with the relevant rights.
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