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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for San Marino. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
No own visa system. Enclave of Italy — Schengen rules apply via Italy. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply for Italian Schengen visa via VFS Global Dhaka.
Visa types: No own visa system. Enclave of Italy — Schengen rules apply via Italy. Tourist, Business, Family Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical (all via Italian Schengen C visa). For long-stay residency: separate application at San Marino Ufficio Stranieri.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: Via Italy Schengen (6 months to 5 years). Max Stay: 90/180 Schengen rules.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Same as Italy Schengen requirements: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online application via Italian Visa portal; Appointment at VFS Italy Dhaka; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation in San Marino; Bank statement (EUR 60/day proof); Employment letter; For Long-stay residency: additional San Marino application post-entry.
Visa types (2)
No own visa system. Enclave of Italy — Schengen rules apply via Italy. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply for Italian Schengen visa via VFS Global Dhaka.
San Marino uses Italian Schengen C visa via Italy-San Marino Customs Union. No separate San Marino visa exists. Apply via Italian VFS as if Italy were the destination, with San Marino as actual destination noted.
Common rejection reasons
Common rejection patterns (via Italy Schengen): (1) Apply for Italy Schengen via VFS Italy Dhaka - Italy strict on BD; (2) For Long-stay residency: separate San Marino Ufficio Stranieri application; (3) Insufficient EUR 60/day funds; (4) Weak ties to BD; (5) Inconsistent itinerary - hotel must be in San Marino.
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