San Marino family reunification

The ordinary stay permit can be granted to a foreigner for family reunification, mainly the spouse and children, and its duration is tied to the residence of the family member already living in San Marino. Separate permits exist for cohabiting partners, children and parents in specific situations.

A copy of a valid passport, four ICAO photos (two for renewal), a birth certificate showing both parents, citizenship, residence and family status certificates, San Marino and home-country criminal record and pending charges certificates, the marriage certificate, a court declaration that no separation, divorce or annulment proceedings are pending or concluded, a registered lease or other proof of adequate housing, the sponsor's latest tax return and health cover recognised by the Social Security Institute or insurance with at least EUR 30,000 annual cover.

The implementing decree sets the minimum annual income considered adequate at EUR 12,000 gross for the sponsor and EUR 3,000 more for each family member being reunited. The figure is confirmed each year by decree. The sponsor's latest tax return and any other evidence of the ability to maintain the spouse are submitted.

EUR 50 in revenue stamps at application and EUR 30 at collection; San Marino certificates are requested at the office with EUR 15 in stamps for the criminal record and EUR 3 for the marriage certificate.

A resident foreigner can request the ordinary permit for a spouse who is not legally separated and has no separation, divorce or annulment proceedings under way, for a dependent child up to 25 who is unmarried and not cohabiting, and for a dependent child of any age who cannot support themselves because of disability. For minors, the other parent, if known and alive, must consent or a court must authorise it. Except in cases of force majeure, reunification must be requested within 12 months of the sponsor's immigration to San Marino or of the date the family member met the requirements, and the requirements must exist at the first issue, not at later renewals.

The ordinary permit lasts one year and is renewed within 30 days of expiry. It allows minors to enrol in study or vocational training courses. After five continuous years with the ordinary permit, a family member who lives in San Marino stably can apply to the Council Commission for residence. For a child, the checklist also asks for a certificate of unmarried status from age 14, the other parent's consent and, for a disabled child, a doctor's statement verified by the Social Security Institute or a school or university enrolment certificate.