San Marino · Student
San Marino Student permit
First stay: 1 yr
Special stay permit for study (Art. 9 Law 118/2010)
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Key facts
Student permit is a student route for San Marino. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €50 ≈ $56 · €30 ≈ $34
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€50 ≈ $56 · €30 ≈ $34
- EUR 50 (≈ $56)Fee when the permit application is filed (Implementing Regulation, Art. 1).
- EUR 30 (≈ $34)Further fee when the permit is issued.
RenewalRenewable
Granted for the length of the course, at most one year, and renewable.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in San Marino
- Work isn't allowed on this route
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Applicant attends a legally recognised course, a multi-year university course, a master, an internship or a doctorate in San Marino, or is a university researcher.
What you must show1
- Sufficient means of subsistence for the whole stay.
Documents2
- Health, accident and maternity insurance valid in San Marino with annual cover of at least EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500).
- Adequate housing for the whole stay.
After you arrive2
- The permit lasts for the course and at most one year, and can be renewed.
- Holders have no free health care or benefits and are not allowed to work; work leads to revocation.
When you become tax resident
How San Marino decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year at first, renewable
- 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
Special stay permit for the length of a recognised course, university programme, master, internship or doctorate, up to one renewable year at a time. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 50 (≈ $56) · Fee when the permit application is filed (Implementing Regulation, Art. 1). 1
- A fee of EUR 30 (≈ $34) · Further fee when the permit is issued. 1
Requirements
- Applicant attends a legally recognised course, a multi-year university course, a master, an internship or a doctorate in San Marino, or is a university researcher. 1
- Sufficient means of subsistence for the whole stay. 1
- Health, accident and maternity insurance valid in San Marino with annual cover of at least EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500). 3 4
- Adequate housing for the whole stay. 1
- The permit lasts for the course and at most one year, and can be renewed. 1
- Holders have no free health care or benefits and are not allowed to work; work leads to revocation. 1
Stay
- Length of the course and at most one year, renewable.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Different rules apply to nationals of states with reciprocity agreements.
Work
Not allowed to work.
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
- Checklist: special stay permit for education (Art. 9) · Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic 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
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
A fee of EUR 50 (≈ $56). Fee when the permit application is filed (Implementing Regulation, Art. A fee of EUR 30 (≈ $34). Further fee when the permit is issued.
How long can I stay on the Student permit?
Length of the course and at most one year, renewable.
Can I work on the Student permit?
No. Not allowed to work.
How are Student permit holders taxed in San Marino?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student permit. 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
- Checklist: special stay permit for education (Art. 9) · Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic 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
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