Residence & citizenship
Sammarinese Registered residence (long-term residence)
San Marino's long-term residence, granted after continuous lawful stay or through qualifying family, business or company roles.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
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
- Residenza (registered residence)
- Route type
- Long-term / settled residence
- Qualifying period
- At least 5 years of continuous stay permit
- Granted by
- Gendarmerie (reasoned decision)
Who it is for
- Long-term residents completing five years of continuous permits
- Family members of Sammarinese citizens
- Business founders and company managers in San Marino
- Elective/atypical residents reaching the 10-year conversion point
Requirements
- Continuous lawful residence with no interruption of stay
- No serious criminal proceedings or public-order grounds against the applicant
How to apply
- Maintain continuous stay permits for the qualifying period
- Residence is recognised by reasoned decision of the Gendarmerie, with the State Congress and the Standing Council Commission for Foreign Affairs involved
- Confirm the process with info@esteri.sm
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.