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description: "Citizens of Bolivia need a visa for San Marino and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €80. Processing: 15–30 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# San Marino visa for citizens of Bolivia

Citizens of Bolivia need a visa for San Marino and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen Visa (C)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–30 days
- **Government fee:** €80
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Equivalent of €50–100 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Determine visa type and check requirements** — Confirm that you need a Schengen C visa for tourism/business and that you apply at the embassy of Italy (which represents San Marino) or its outsourced center.
2. **Complete the application form** — Fill out the standardized Schengen visa application form online or by hand, print and sign it.
3. **Gather required documents** — Assemble all documents listed in the documents section, ensuring translations where necessary.
4. **Book an appointment** — Secure an appointment at the Italian embassy or authorized visa application center (e.g. VFS Global) in your jurisdiction.
5. **Attend the appointment and submit biometrics** — Show up in person with the complete application and original documents; fingerprints and photograph will be collected.
6. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the standard Schengen visa fee (€80 for adults) and any service fee if using an outsourced center.
7. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 in individual cases.
8. **Collect passport with visa decision** — Return to the embassy/center to pick up your passport, or have it mailed back if available.
9. **Verify visa details** — Check the sticker for correct validity, number of entries, and accuracy of personal data.
10. **Travel to San Marino** — Arrive during the validity period, carrying all supporting documents in case of border checks.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least two blank pages)** (Identity)
- **Completed and signed Schengen visa application form** (Identity)
- **Two recent passport‑size photos (35x45 mm)** (Identity)
- **Flight itinerary (round trip or onward ticket)** (Travel)
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel)
- **Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)** (Travel): Valid throughout Schengen area
- **Bank statements (last 3 months)** (Financial): Showing sufficient funds for stay
- **Employment letter (or proof of student status/retirement)** (Employment): Company letterhead, dated, signed, stamped
- **Proof of residence (if applying outside Bolivia)** (Supporting, optional): E.g., residence permit or utility bill
- **Travel itinerary explaining purpose of visit** (Travel, optional)
- **Copy of previous Schengen visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional)
- **Passport copies (data pages)** (Identity): Photocopy of bio page and any previous visas
- **Proof of civil status (marriage/birth certificate if applicable)** (Supporting, optional)
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of visit** (Supporting, optional)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of €50–100 per day of stay
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Sponsorship letter + sponsor's bank statements if applicable

Amount may vary; check with embassy.

## Good to know

- San Marino has no airport; you must enter via Italy and Schengen rules apply.
- Overstaying even one day may lead to entry bans.
- Visa applications should be lodged no earlier than 6 months before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double‑check all fields and sign where required.
- **Insufficient financial means** — Provide clear bank statements and proof of funds for the entire stay.
- **Lack of travel insurance** — Purchase a policy covering at least €30,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation.
- **Unclear travel purpose or itinerary** — Submit a detailed cover letter and confirmed bookings.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Bolivia need a visa for San Marino?

Citizens of Bolivia need a visa for San Marino and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen Visa (C).

### How long can citizens of Bolivia stay in San Marino?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the San Marino visa cost for citizens of Bolivia?

Government fee: €80.

### How long does San Marino visa processing take?

Typically 15–30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Bolivia need for San Marino?

Valid passport (with at least two blank pages); Completed and signed Schengen visa application form; Two recent passport‑size photos (35x45 mm); Flight itinerary (round trip or onward ticket); Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage); and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for San Marino?

At least 6 months.

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