As you know, the state of San Marino refers to the Italian visa space. Those who have a Schengen visa to Italy, it is much easier to get a visa to San Marino, and even for a small tourist visit, it is not needed at all. But those who do not have a Schengen or national visa to Italy, entry into the state is simply impossible. Collecting documents for obtaining a visa is not so much a complicated task as a responsible one. The government of San Marino is really worried about its residents, so the slightest mistake can lead to failure.
Types of visas in San Marino
It is worth remembering that the Embassy of San Marino carefully examines absolutely all applications for a visa. Many travel companies promise you a 100% result, but we will dispel this myth. The reason for the refusal of the embassy can be any little thing, but what exactly - we will consider further.
What is the first step for a visa to San Marino? This is a careful consideration of the category of the document. At the moment, for Russians, as for other CIS countries, visas in San Marino are divided into two types:
- Schengen category C. This kind of visa will be required for tourists, as well as business partners. It allows you to stay on the territory of the state for 90 days, but not more often than once every six months.
- National visa category D. Designed for those who are going to live or work in San Marino.
Remember that when you apply for any type of visa in San Marino, you must adhere to the basic rules for filing documents and fit into the deadlines. Otherwise - 100% rejection.
Rules of submission of documents
So, in order to apply for a visa to San Marino, initially you will need to make an appointment at the main visa center. This action can be performed by phone or on the main site.
At the interview in the center you should be personally. If the trip to San Marino is a business trip from the company (business trip), then the main representatives of the enterprise can come to the meeting. If you can not come personally and file documents, then you will need to issue a notarized power of attorney to the person who will represent you.
In the visa center you must provide a full package of documents for visa processing. So try to collect all the documents on the list. After the package was accepted, you need to go to the cashier's office to pay for the service. The cost of the consular fee is 35 euros. If your visa is "urgent", then you will pay twice as much. After payment it is very important to keep the checks, as you will need them when you receive the long-awaited document.
Package of documents for visa
It will not be easy to collect a full package of documents for obtaining a visa to San Marino, especially if it's a category C. Everything depends on the purpose of your trip. If you just want to travel, then prepare such documents:
- Invitation of a private person and photocopy of his passport. If you decide to stay in a hotel, you need to provide proof of your reservation.
- Tickets for an airplane or a bus (at two ends).
- Compulsory medical insurance, the amount of it should not be less than 30000 euros.
- Reference from the place of work with the official seal and the signature of the management. For pensioners, you need a copy of the pension and a certificate from the place of the person's robots, which pays for your trip. For entrepreneurs need a photocopy of the certificate of registration of emergency.
- Financial guarantee. It is necessary to take bank statements, postal bonds, in general, anything that can show how you are secured. The higher the amount of your income, the more likely you are to get a visa to San Marino.
- Passport and civil passport. If you are married, then attach a certificate of his registration.
- Correctly filled form with personal data. The questionnaire you must fill in Italian or English, nothing complicated - just your data.
- Color photos 3,5 to 4,5 cm.
Package of documents for a trip with a commercial purpose
If you have a business meeting or a business trip, then you will need additional information:
- The invitation of an Italian firm with the registration number in the Chamber of Commerce. In this case, only the original is needed, no assurances from a notary or copy will do. Ask to send by fax.
- The agreement of the company with the fact that it is responsible for you and your actions. If you break the law, then the invitations will have to deport you.
- Certificate from the Chamber of Commerce about the company that invites. It should indicate that the enterprise is already sufficiently developed, has a good income and has been open for more than six months.
- A copy of the certificate of the company where you work. In addition, you need to attach an extract about your income and place in the enterprise.
Package of documents for travel with a minor child
If you are traveling with a child who is not yet 18, then to apply for his visa in San Marino, you need such documents:
- A questionnaire with the signature of two parents.
- A copy of the passport page of the parents, where the child is actually entered. You can also ask for copies of the first pages of your parents' passport, so you can take them too.
- If the child is traveling with one parent, then a notarized authorization is required to leave the second. Even if there was a divorce, then you must bring such a document.
- The birth certificate of the child. It is not necessary to give the original for verification, it is better to reassure the copy from the notary.
As you can see, it is not difficult to get a visa to San Marino for Russians. The answer from the consulate comes within three days, so on the fourth you can already safely go for the document. Upon arrival in San Marino, we recommend you to visit such attractions as the Vampire Museum, the Curios Museum , the Basilica , the Gallery of Modern Art , the State Museum , visit Mount Tito , where the symbol of the Republic is located - the Three Towers ( Guaita , Chesta , Montale ) and many others . etc., because San Marino has something to surprise you.