San Marino citizenship by naturalisation
Naturalisation requires registered and effective residence in San Marino for the period set by Law 114/2000 as amended. A 2025-2026 reform sets this at 20 continuous years, or 10 years for the spouse or civil partner of a citizen and for certain adoptees. Applicants must show Italian at least at B1 level and pass a test on San Marino's history and institutions. Applications go to the Civil Status Office.
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
Long-term residents of San Marino and spouses or civil partners of San Marino citizens.
Eligibility
Residence
You need registered and effective residence in San Marino for at least 20 continuous years, or 10 years in some cases.
Years of continuous residence
- Standard
- 20 years
- Spouse or civil partnerof a citizen
- 10 years
- Certain adoptees
- 10 years
- Based on reformed art. 2(1)(b) of Law 114/2000
Official wording
Registered and effective residence for at least 20 continuous years under the reformed art. 2(1)(b) of Law 114/2000; 10 years for a citizen's spouse or civil partner and certain adoptees.
Italian language
Certificate of Italian at least at CEFR B1, or a qualification in Italian, or at least five years at Italian-language schools (Regulation 4/2026, art. 3).
Knowledge test
Pass a test on the history and institutions of San Marino.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementCriminal record
- Document checklistAttestation of effective residence
- FeesProcessing fee (diritto di pratica)
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Official sources
- Consiglio Grande e Generale - Regulation No. 4 of 19 March 2026 implementing the citizenship law (Law 114/2000 as amended)
- Consiglio Grande e Generale - Minutes of Standing Committee I, 10 December 2025 (bill on citizenship by naturalisation)
- San Marino Department of Foreign Affairs - Consolidated text of Law No. 118 of 28 June 2010 on entry and stay of foreigners (updated to 9 April 2024)
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
- FamilyOrdinary residence permit for family reunification
- Investors & entrepreneursElective residence (residenza elettiva) through investment
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- Trinidad & TobagoCitizenship by registration and naturalisation
- United StatesU.S. naturalization
- UzbekistanCitizenship by naturalisation
- Vatican CityVatican citizenship linked to office or service
