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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for San Marino. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 102.92). Processing: 15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
No own visa system — San Marino has an open border with Italy and no international airport of its own, so Schengen rules apply de facto via Italy. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (reconfirmed current/unchanged). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka for the Italian Schengen visa; Italy maintains a resident Embassy in Dhaka that decides applications — not New Delhi.
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 surrounded by Italy — Schengen rules apply via Italy. Standard Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90. Apply for Italian Schengen visa via VFS Global Dhaka; decided by the Italian Embassy in Dhaka.
San Marino uses the Italian Schengen C visa. No separate San Marino visa exists. Apply via VFS Italy Dhaka; the Italian Embassy in Dhaka (not New Delhi) makes the decision.
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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