Ordinary residence permit for family reunification
A foreign resident of San Marino can ask for an ordinary residence permit for a spouse, dependent unmarried children up to 25, and dependent disabled children. The request must normally be made within 12 months of the sponsor's arrival or of meeting the requirements. The sponsor must show suitable housing and an annual income set each year by decree. After five continuous years on this permit, the family member may be granted residence.
Life in San Marino
Money
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
83
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
9–35%
Income tax (national)
Import tax (imposta monofase) 17%
Eight brackets; 35% applies above EUR 80,000.
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Who it’s for
Spouses and dependent children of foreign residents; spouses of resident Sammarinese citizens can also choose this route.
Eligibility
Eligible relatives
The relative must be a spouse, or a dependent child who is unmarried and up to 25 or unable to self-support due to disability.
- Spouse must not be legally separated
- Disabled dependent child unable to support themselves is covered (art. 13(2))
Official wording
Spouse (not legally separated); dependent unmarried child up to 25; dependent child unable to support themselves due to disability (art. 13(2)).
Deadline
Make your request within 12 months of the sponsor's immigration or of meeting the requirements.
12 months
Time limit to request
- Exception for force majeure
Official wording
Request within 12 months of the sponsor's immigration or of meeting the requirements, except for force majeure.
Housing and income
Suitable housing for the family and an adequate annual income; the minimum income is set each year by delegated decree (art. 13(4)).
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- Next requirementPath to residence
- Document checklistProof of family relationship
- FeesPermit fees
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Other routes to San Marino
- Visit & tourismTourist and visit stay in San Marino
- StudySpecial residence permit for study
- Work permitsResidence permit for work (seasonal or temporary) in San Marino
- Investors & entrepreneursElective residence (residenza elettiva) through investment
- CitizenshipSan Marino citizenship by naturalisation
