Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: San Marino offers permanent residency primarily through significant investment (e.g., real estate, government bonds) or specific economic contributions, allowing long-term stay and eventual citizenship path under strict conditions.
Eligibility: Requires significant investment (e.g., €500k in government bonds for 10 years, €250k in real estate for 10 years, or substantial business activity), stable annual income, health insurance, and a clean criminal record.
Processing Time: ~240 days
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.gov.sm/
Summary: San Marino permanent residency is for investors and high-net-worth individuals, requiring substantial capital injection into the Sammarinese economy, offering long-term residence and a path to citizenship.