San Marino is a very small state with a small labour market, so openings for foreign workers are limited, and the route is tightly controlled.

In short: San Marino has few vacancies for foreign workers; to work there,e you need a work and residence permit, entry through Italy and the Schengen area, and a job offer. Set realistic expectations, as positions are scarce.

Who Needs Authorisation in San Marino?

Foreign workers need work authorisation and the right to reside. Because the economy is small, most people secure a concrete job offer first. There is no San Marino consular network, so you transit via Italy.

The Permit and Entry Route

The main route is a work and residence permit, through the San Marino authorities, with entry through Italy and the Schengen area. Quotas and small employer numbers mean places are limited.

The Process Step by Step

• Secure a job offer from an employer in San Marino.
• The employer arranges a work and residence permit through the San Marino authorities.
• Arrange entry through Italy and the Schengen area, and obtain your residence permit.
• Complete registration after arrival.

Documents and Conditions

You will need a valid passport, the application, your job offer or contract, proof of accommodation and funds, health cover, and the fee, with certified translations where required.

Avoiding Scams

A genuine work visa never requires you to pay an agent upfront placement fees or a fee for a guaranteed visa or job. In San Marino, work authorisation is arranged through the employer or the official process, and consular or government fees are fixed and paid to the relevant authority. If anyone asks you to pay to secure a San Marino work visa or job, treat it as a likely scam, stop, and verify the employer and the authority through official channels.

Official Sources

Confirm current rules, fees, and salary thresholds with the San Marino authorities and the San Marino immigration or consular authority, as procedures change.