Elective Residence

San Marino extends residence permits to foreign investors through the Active Investor Visa, available to those establishing or acquiring a company in the country. The visa requires a continuous presence in San Marino for 270 days per year and can lead to permanent residency after a decade.

The Elective Residence Visa (ERV) is a residency visa designed for individuals who can financially support themselves through stable, passive income earned outside of Italy. Despite often being referred to as a “retirement visa,” the ERV is not limited to retirees.

1) Residence for economic reasons: entrepreneurs who hold at least 51% of the share capital can request residence for economic reasons provided that they hire staff from San Marino and establish a guarantee deposit in favor of the State. The entrepreneur must be under 40 years of age.

Visa is not required for a maximum of 90 days Travelers do not need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 90 days. Travelers need a visa for longer stays.