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🇸🇲 Republic of San Marino · residence general · Leads to settlement

Registered Residence Permit

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

Long-term San Marino residence for family reunification with a citizen, business establishment or management positions.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyLong-term residence route. The public English guidance does not state a single fixed validity period for registered residence permits.
Processing time
No fixed public processing standard is listed on the English guidance page. Confirm the current residence documentation and filing timeline before applying.
Government fees
The English public guidance does not publish a route-specific fee schedule. Confirm current charges through official instructions before filing.
Typical duration
Long-term residence route. The public English guidance does not state a single fixed validity period for registered residence permits.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed 27 June 2026Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
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Overview

Residence permits in San Marino are granted for long-term stays. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists registered residence permits for foreign nationals seeking family reunification with a San Marino citizen, establishing a business in San Marino, or holding management positions in San Marino institutes and companies. This is the core long-term residence category in the public guidance.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Registered Residence Permit. This route can lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant is seeking a long-term stay in San Marino rather than a temporary stay permit.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
  • ✓The case fits one of the registered residence grounds: family reunification with a San Marino citizen, establishing a business, or holding a management position.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
  • ✓The applicant follows the current residence documentation route published or requested by the competent authority.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
  • ✓Any business, management or family basis is documented for the specific ground relied on.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗

Common blockers

  • !No family-with-citizen, business-establishment or management-position basis.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
  • !The intended stay is temporary and should use a stay permit instead of residence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
  • !Missing current residence documentation from the official checklist or authority instructions.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 the registered residence ground, such as family, business-establishment or management-position documents.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
  • ·Current residence application documentation from the official Italian-language checklist or authority instructions.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗
  • ·Any additional records requested by the competent San Marino office for the chosen residence basis.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Choose the correct registered residence basis: family with a San Marino citizen, business establishment or management position.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Collect the current residence checklist and evidence for the chosen basis.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Submit the residence application through the competent San Marino authority.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Keep records of the approved residence basis and comply with any conditions attached to the permit.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Registered Residence Permit route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Registered Residence Permit.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · verified 27 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Elective Residence Permit

    Long-term residence for foreign nationals who establish residence through a qualifying property or financial investment.

  • Atypical Residence under Facilitated Tax Regime

    Residence route for foreign citizens taking up abode in San Marino while generating income abroad under the facilitated tax regime.

  • Family Reunification Stay Permit

    Temporary stay permit for family reunification with a spouse or children, or for cohabitation cases named by San Marino guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What is registered residence for in San Marino?+−

The official guidance lists registered residence for family reunification with a San Marino citizen, establishing a business in San Marino, and holding management positions in San Marino institutes and companies.

Is registered residence a temporary stay permit?+−

No. The public guidance says residence permits are granted for long-term stays, while stay permits are temporary permissions.

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