United StatesSan Marino
American passport ยท policy checked 11 Jul 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. Schengen visa-exempt under EU Reg.
90
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
2018/1806 Annex II.
San Marino is accessible only via Italy and applies Schengen entry rules de facto, so entry is visa-free (no independent border control). Source: https://www.esteri.sm/pub1/EsteriSM/en/Servizi-per-utenza/Informazioni-per-chi-visita-SMR.html (verified 2026-07)
Entering San Marino on an American passport
- Travel with your valid American passport - no visa, no application.
San Marino visa types
Stay Permit - Medical Treatment (Permesso di Soggiorno per Cure Mediche)Medical
365 daysvalid 365d
Special stay permit for foreign nationals undergoing medical treatment, health assistance, or rehabilitation in San Marino.
Covers medical treatment, health assistance, and rehabilitation. Listed under the 'special permits' category on the official MFA page. Maximum validity 12 months, renewable.
Official page โStay Permit - Family Reunification (Permesso di Soggiorno per Ricongiungimento Familiare)Family
365 daysvalid 365d
Temporary stay permit for spouses and children of foreign nationals legally resident in San Marino.
Available for spouse and children (family reunification) and cohabitation. Maximum validity 12 months, renewable. Application to the Gendarmerie - Foreigners' Office.
Official page โStay Permit - Education (Permesso di Soggiorno per Studio)Student
365 daysvalid 365d
Special stay permit for foreign nationals pursuing education in San Marino.
Listed under 'special permits' category on the official MFA page, alongside sport, medical treatment, health assistance, rehabilitation, religion, humanitarian reasons, and international volunteering. Maximum validity 12 months, renewable.
Official page โStay Permit - Work (Permesso di Soggiorno per Lavoro)Work
365 daysvalid 365d
Temporary stay permit for foreign nationals employed in San Marino. Required for stays exceeding 30 days for the purpose of work.
Maximum validity 12 months, renewable upon request. Application submitted to the Gendarmerie - Foreigners' Office. Specific documentation requirements and fee not detailed on the official English page.
Official page โAtypical Residence - Facilitated Tax Regime (Residenza Atipica)Investment
multiple entry
Long-term residence for foreign nationals generating income abroad who wish to establish residence in San Marino under a facilitated flat tax.
For foreign citizens generating income abroad who have not previously resided in San Marino for tax purposes. Substitute facilitated tax rate of 7% on foreign-source income, with a minimum of โฌ10,000 and maximum of โฌ100,000 annually. Private health insurance required. Cannot work in public sector or receive state benefits. Converts to registered residence after 10 years.
Official page โElective Residence Permit (Residenza Elettiva)Investment
multiple entry
Long-term residence for foreign nationals who make and maintain a qualifying property or financial investment in San Marino.
Under Law 94/2017, Article 19. Three investment options: (a) purchase of completed residential property for โฅโฌ500,000; (b) purchase of unfinished building for โฅโฌ350,000 plus completion costs (total capped at โฌ500,000); (c) non-interest-bearing 10-year restricted deposit of โฅโฌ600,000 in State bonds. Application fee โฌ1,000; one-time tax of โฌ10,000 (deposit option). Private health insurance required. No public sector employment; no state benefits. Converts to registered residence after 10 years. Family dependants can be added at โฌ20,000 per person.
Official page โPensioners' Atypical Residence (Residenza Atipica per Pensionati)Retirement
multiple entry
Long-term residence for retirees from EU countries and Switzerland, based on pension income or movable assets, with a facilitated tax regime.
Limited to citizens from EU countries, Switzerland, and additional nations specified by a Congress of State Regulation. Minimum annual pension/passive income of โฌ50,000 OR movable assets of at least โฌ300,000 required. Facilitated taxation at 6% on pension income. Private health insurance required. No public sector employment; no state benefits. Converts to registered residence after 10 years. Path to citizenship is 30 years total continuous registered residence.
Official page โRegistered Residence for Foreign Nationals (Residenza per Stranieri)Other
multiple entry
Long-term or permanent residence for foreign nationals seeking family reunification with San Marino citizens, establishing businesses, or holding management positions in San Marino companies.
Available for family reunification with San Marino citizens, business establishment, or management roles in local institutes or companies. This is the standard long-term registered residence status; atypical and elective residence types convert to registered residence after 10 years. Path to citizenship via naturalization is 30 years continuous registered residence (standard) or 15 years for spouses of San Marino citizens.
Official page โSpecial Stay Permit - Sport, Religion, Humanitarian, VolunteeringOther
365 daysvalid 365d
Special temporary stay permits for foreign nationals in San Marino for sport activities, religious purposes, humanitarian reasons, or international volunteering.
Grouped under 'special permits' on the official MFA page alongside education, sport, medical treatment, health assistance, rehabilitation, religion, humanitarian reasons, and international volunteering. Each sub-category likely has distinct documentation requirements not detailed on the official English page. Maximum validity 12 months, renewable.
Official page โStay Permit - Working Holiday SchemeWorking holiday
365 daysvalid 365d
Special temporary stay permit for foreign nationals participating in a working holiday scheme in San Marino.
Listed explicitly under the 'special permits' category on the official MFA page. Eligibility conditions, eligible nationalities, and quotas not detailed on the official English page. Maximum validity 12 months, renewable.
Official page โSan Marino visa for American citizens - FAQ
Do American citizens need a visa for San Marino?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can American citizens stay in San Marino?
American passport holders can stay in San Marino for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do American citizens need for San Marino?
A valid passport is all American citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).
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