Elective (investor) residence (Residenza elettiva)
Changes or availability under review — Rules amended Sep 2026; details unverified
Elective (investor) residence is a residence route in San Marino (Sijoittaja- / kultainen viisumi). Low confidence: purchase of property ≥ ~€500k or deposit ≥ ~€600k in San Marino government securities for 10 yrs; €10k one-off tax; means, clean record; effective residence expected. Rules amended Sep 2026 — verify.
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The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 470'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 20 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income tax 9–35%; elective residents report favourable treatment of foreign dividends — verify
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Luokka | Sijoittaja- / kultainen viisumi |
|---|---|
| Sijoitus | CHF 470'000 |
| Maksut (perhe) | CHF 9'400 |
| Tulot / v | — |
| Varat | — |
| Väh. oleskelu | — |
| PR | 10 |
| Kansalaisuus | 20 |
| Työ | no |
| Kelpoisuus | all (quota, Congress of State approval) |
| Verot | Worldwide income tax 9–35%; elective residents report favourable treatment of foreign dividends — verify |
| Tilanne | 2026-10 |
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