You must be a San Marino citizen to apply for a passport and must be formally resident in the UK.
Prior to applying for a passport, please ensure that your birth certificate has been formally registered with the San Marino Civil Registry Office.
In case your birth certificate is NOT registered in San Marino, the original birth certificate (legalised with an apostille and with an Italian translation) must be presented with your passport application.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are needed to renew an adult passport?
-Form “A” (download Annexe 1)
-Criminal record:
- issued by the competent authority of the country of residence or equivalent certificate or declaration;
- if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated by a certified translator and legalised by the consular authority with a signature and stamp.
-Certificate of outstanding criminal proceedings:
- issued by the competent authority of the country of residence or equivalent certificate or declaration;
- where not available, it must be replaced by a certificate of good conduct or by the self-declaration in Annexe 2, legalised by the consular authority;
- if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated by a certified translator and legalised by the consular authority with a signature and stamp.
-2 (two) recent passport-size photos ICAO format (Annexe 3)
NOTE: Photos must not be stapled, damaged or deteriorated.
-Payment receipt, including the passport application fees and shipping costs net of bank charges.
IMPORTANT!
Certificates must be submitted in original form, sent by post and not by e-mail.
Certificates must be dated no earlier than 6 (six) months before the date of submission of the application.
The expired passport or the one to be renewed (even if still valid) must be enclosed.
A report of lost/stolen passport (or similar) must be enclosed, translated by a certified translator and legalised by the consular authority with a signature and stamp.
What documents are needed for a first adult passport?
The same forms and documents as specified above are required to renew a passport.
In addition:
-Copy of a valid identity document, signed by the applicant and legalised by the consular authority with a signature and stamp;
-Certificate of good conduct or self-declaration (Annexe 2) legalised by the consular authority.
What documents are needed to issue/renew a child’s passport?
-Form “B” (Annexe 4);
-Copy of the identity documents of both parents
-2(two) recent passport photographs, ICAO format (see Annexe 3)
NOTE: Photos must not be stapled, damaged or deteriorated.
The expired passport or the one to be renewed (even if still valid) must be enclosed.
A report of lost/stolen passport (or similar) must be enclosed, translated by a certified translator and legalised by the consular authority with a signature and stamp.
How long does it take to get a passport?
Processing time begins when the complete application is received by the Department of Foreign Affairs. It usually takes 20-25 business days. These time frames exclude postage time (mailing times by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt cannot be quantified in advance with certainty)
How to apply for/renew a passport urgently?
The applicant must inform the Consulate when submitting the application that the passport is needed urgently.
Processing time begins when the complete application is received by the Department of Foreign Affairs. It usually takes 5 (five) business days. These time frames exclude postage time (mailing times by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt cannot be quantified in advance with certainty).
How much does it cost to apply for/renew a passport urgently?
Faster processing services (priority fee) amount to Euro 50.00 (fifty/00), net of commissions, in addition to the cost of the standard passport and shipment.
How to get a new passport in the event of loss/theft?
In addition to the required documentation (see above), a report of lost/stolen passport from the local police (or similar) shall be attached, translated by a certified translator and legalised by the consular authority with a signature and stamp.
When to renew a passport? Should the applicant wait until its natural expiry date?
There is no statutory time frame to renew a passport. However, as many countries require a few months of validity remaining from the date of entry into their territory, applicants should be advised to renew their passports at least 6 months before the expiry date. Renewals before 6 months are only available in case of deterioration, damage or depletion of stamp/visa pages.
How to know if the passport is ready?
Once ready, the passport is sent by registered mail with an acknowledgement of receipt:
-to the consular section that has forwarded the application, or
-to the applicant. In this case, the consular authority shall indicate the recipient’s
address in the accompanying letter sent to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The passport can also be picked up at the Passport Office by a family member/friend. In this case, the applicant residing abroad shall send the proxy and a copy of his/her document signed, together with the family member/friend’s mobile phone to: info.passaporti@pa.sm and info@esteri.sm
How much does it cost?
Passports for adults– €100.00
Passport for children over14 – €100.00
Passport for children from 3 to 13 – €50.00
Passport for children from 0 to 2 – €30.00
Fees are net of commissions.
Application fees do not include shipping costs by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt (for pick up from family members/friends, see above) and are:
-for shipments to Europe: € 10.00
-for shipments outside Europe: € 20.00
How to pay for the issue/renewal of a passport?
-if the passport is sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, by bank transfer (see Annexe 5);
-if the passport is collected by a family member/friend at the Passport Office, by cash or by card, by the latter.
Can a San Marino citizen residing in San Marino, temporarily abroad for study, work, etc., apply to renew his/her passport through the Consulate or consular section of the relevant Embassy?
Yes, by way of exception. The documentation to be submitted is as specified above, except for the criminal record and the certificate of outstanding criminal proceedings, for which a self-certification must be filled out by the applicant (Annexe 6).
Passport validity
-3 years for children up to 2;
-5 years for children from 3 to 13;
-10 years for children over 14 and adults
Where to send the documents?
Please send all the original documents to:
Consulate of the Republic of San Marino
Baird House
15-17 Saint Cross Street
London
EC1N 8UW – United Kingdom
Notice: Please be informed that in case of incorrect or incomplete documentation, your application will not be processed, and the consular officer will contact you to advise on the next steps.
If the documentation is complete and correct and the application can be processed, please note that the original documents will not be returned.
