Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: The San Marino Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa provides protection to individuals fleeing persecution, war, or severe human rights violations, offering temporary legal stay in the Republic of San Marino based on well-founded fears or humanitarian grounds.
Eligibility: Individuals must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, or be fleeing severe humanitarian crises, unable to return to their home country.
Processing Time: ~270 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.esteri.sm/
Summary: Provides protection in San Marino for those fleeing persecution or humanitarian crises. Eligibility requires demonstrating a well-founded fear. Grants temporary legal stay with potential for residency.