San Marino · Spouse visas
San Marino Spouse of a citizen
Residence for the spouse of a San Marino citizen (Art. 16(1)(a) Law 118/2010)
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for San Marino. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €100 ≈ $110
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€100 ≈ $110
- EUR 100 (≈ $110)Fee when the residence application is filed with the civil registry; it includes the first residence card.
RenewalRenewal rules
The residence has no end date.
CitizenshipAfter 10 years of residence
A spouse or civil-union partner of a San Marino citizen needs 10 years of registered and effective residence for naturalisation.
Presence rulesAbsence limits
The residence is revoked after more than six months of absence.
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Applicant is married to a resident San Marino citizen.
- A conviction to more than one year of prison for an intentional offence is referred to the Foreign Affairs Commission.
What you must show and pay1
- A fee of EUR 100 (≈ $110) · Fee when the residence application is filed with the civil registry; it includes the first residence card.
Steps1
- Alternatively the spouse of a resident citizen can ask for an ordinary stay permit for family reunification.
After you arrive1
- Residence is granted indefinitely but is revoked if the holder stops living in the territory for more than six months.
When you become tax resident
How San Marino decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
A person is resident if registered residence in the State or actual residence there lasts for the majority of the tax period.
- Income tax
Tax residents are taxed on all income wherever produced under the general income tax (IGR) at progressive rates of 9% to 35% (Annex C of Law 166/2013); from tax year 2026 the EUR 9,000 (≈ $10,100) income deduction and the EUR 100 (≈ $110) tax credit no longer apply and a credit for SMaC card spending in San Marino applies instead.
All tax rules for San Marino Tax records checked
Full official text
Residence granted by the Civil Status Officer to the spouse of a San Marino citizen who is resident, by virtue of the marriage. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 100 (≈ $110) · Fee when the residence application is filed with the civil registry; it includes the first residence card. 1
Requirements
- Applicant is married to a resident San Marino citizen. 1
- A conviction to more than one year of prison for an intentional offence is referred to the Foreign Affairs Commission. 1
- Alternatively the spouse of a resident citizen can ask for an ordinary stay permit for family reunification. 1
- Residence is granted indefinitely but is revoked if the holder stops living in the territory for more than six months. 1
Stay
- Indefinite; revoked after more than six months of absence.
Family
Children of a San Marino citizen, and unmarried dependent children up to 25 of the foreign spouse, can also receive residence.
Official sources
- Law 118/2010 on entry and stay of foreigners, consolidated text updated to 9 April 2024 · Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · checked 2026-10-11
- Stay permits, residence and citizenship · Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · checked 2026-10-11
- Law 118/2010 on entry and stay of foreigners, coordinated text updated to 3 June 2025 · Consiglio Grande e Generale of San Marino · checked 2026-10-11
- Delegated Decree 5 of 22 January 2016, implementing regulation of Law 118/2010 (fees, minimum income for family reunification) · Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · checked 2026-10-11
- Cittadinanza per naturalizzazione (FAQ on residence years) · Government of San Marino (GOV.SM) · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident | Needs income of €12k+ a year ≈ $13k | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of EUR 100 (≈ $110). Fee when the residence application is filed with the civil registry; it includes the first residence card.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Indefinite; revoked after more than six months of absence.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Children of a San Marino citizen, and unmarried dependent children up to 25 of the foreign spouse, can also receive residence.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in San Marino?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. The standard rules apply: Tax residents are taxed on all income wherever produced under the general income tax (IGR) at progressive rates of 9% to 35% (Annex C of Law 166/2013); from tax year 2026 the EUR 9,000 (≈ $10,100) income deduction and the EUR 100 (≈ $110) tax credit no longer apply and a credit for SMaC card spending in San Marino applies instead. Non-residents are taxed only on income produced in San Marino.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Law 118/2010 on entry and stay of foreigners, consolidated text updated to 9 April 2024 · Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · checked 2026-10-11
- Stay permits, residence and citizenship · Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · checked 2026-10-11
- Law 118/2010 on entry and stay of foreigners, coordinated text updated to 3 June 2025 · Consiglio Grande e Generale of San Marino · checked 2026-10-11
- Delegated Decree 5 of 22 January 2016, implementing regulation of Law 118/2010 (fees, minimum income for family reunification) · Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino · checked 2026-10-11
- Cittadinanza per naturalizzazione (FAQ on residence years) · Government of San Marino (GOV.SM) · checked 2026-10-11
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