Special residence permit for study
A special residence permit for study is issued for the length of a course, up to one year at a time and renewable. It covers recognised courses, multi-year university courses, masters, internships and doctorates, and university researchers. Applicants must have health insurance and show sufficient means and suitable housing.
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
Students and university researchers enrolled in recognised courses in San Marino.
Eligibility
Eligible study
You need to be on a legally recognised course, a multi-year university course, or be a researcher.
- Multi-year university courses, masters, internships or doctorates are listed
- Researchers at the university are listed
- Researchers at an international organisation based in San Marino are listed
- Source: art. 9(2)
Official wording
Legally recognised courses; multi-year university courses, masters, internships or doctorates; researchers at the university or an international organisation based in San Marino (art. 9(2)).
Insurance, means and housing
Show health, accident and maternity insurance, proof of sufficient means, and suitable housing for your whole stay.
- Insurance must be valid in San Marino
- Source: art. 9(5)
Official wording
Health, accident and maternity insurance valid in San Marino, plus proof of sufficient means and suitable housing for the whole stay (art. 9(5)).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistProof of enrolment or research position
- FeesPermit fees
- Steps to applyEnrol in a recognised course
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Other routes to San Marino
- Visit & tourismTourist and visit stay in San Marino
- Work permitsResidence permit for work (seasonal or temporary) in San Marino
- FamilyOrdinary residence permit for family reunification
- Investors & entrepreneursElective residence (residenza elettiva) through investment
- CitizenshipSan Marino citizenship by naturalisation
