Republic of San Marino · residence general · Leads to settlement
Pensioners' Atypical Residence
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Atypical residence route for eligible pensioners from the EU, Switzerland or countries set by San Marino regulation who generate income abroad.
- Processing time
- No fixed public processing standard is listed on the English guidance page. Confirm current country eligibility, pensioner evidence and filing timing before applying.
- Government fees
- No public route-specific fee is listed on the English guidance page. Confirm current charges and any regulation-specific requirements before filing.
- Typical duration
- Long-term residence route; after 10 years, holders are entitled to registered residence and related rights.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes pensioners' atypical residence for foreign citizens from EU countries, Switzerland and countries established by a specific Congress of State Regulation, who intend to take up abode in San Marino, meet the stated prior-residence condition and generate income abroad. Applicants must have health insurance, cannot be employed in the overall public sector and do not receive State contributions. After 10 years, holders are entitled to registered residence and related rights.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is a foreign citizen from an EU country, Switzerland or another country established by the specific Congress of State Regulation.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ✓The applicant intends to take up abode in San Marino and generates income abroad under the terms established by law.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ✓The applicant has never been resident in San Marino or has not obtained final registered residence under the rule described in the guidance.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ✓The applicant holds health insurance and does not work in the overall public sector or receive State contributions.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant is not from an eligible country under the current regulation.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- !No pensioner or foreign-income basis for the route.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- !No health insurance, or plans involving public-sector employment or State contributions.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and identity evidence for the applicant.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ·Evidence of pensioner status and income generated abroad.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ·Health insurance policy evidence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
- ·Current residence documents and country-eligibility evidence requested by the competent authority.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm country eligibility under the current Congress of State Regulation.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare pensioner, foreign-income, insurance and identity evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the pensioners' atypical residence file through the competent San Marino authority.
After approval
Maintain the route conditions and track the ten-year point for registered residence entitlement.
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 Pensioners' Atypical Residence route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Pensioners' Atypical Residence.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Which nationalities can use pensioners' atypical residence?+
The official guidance lists citizens from EU countries, Switzerland and countries established by a specific Congress of State Regulation. Check the current regulation before relying on the route.
Can pensioners' atypical residence lead to registered residence?+
Yes. The official guidance says that after ten years, holders are entitled to registered residence and related rights.
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