Residence & citizenship
Sammarinese Citizenship by naturalisation
Sammarinese citizenship granted by the Great and General Council after a long period of continuous residence.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The exact residence periods (30 years ordinary / 15 years by marriage / 10 years for descendants) and the 2026 dual-citizenship change are drawn from the nationality law and secondary summaries rather than the esteri.sm English pages; verify against the current text of Law no. 114/2000 and any amendments.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official San Marino government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Cittadinanza sammarinese per naturalizzazione
- Route type
- Naturalisation / citizenship
- Granted by
- Great and General Council (parliament)
- Qualifying residence
- 30 years ordinary; 15 years if married to a citizen
Who it is for
- Long-settled residents meeting the residence period
- Spouses of Sammarinese citizens (reduced period)
- Adult children of a Sammarinese citizen born abroad (10-year residence)
Requirements
- The required period of continuous, registered residence
- Entry in the residents' registers at the time the law is approved
- Grant by the Great and General Council through qualified-majority legislation
How to apply
- Complete the required period of continuous residence
- The grant is made by parliamentary act; confirm the current procedure with the authority
- Contact info@esteri.sm for procedural guidance
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.