Basic Travel Requirements for Burundians visiting
San Marino
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Sammarinese Visa.
- A Burundi passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (30 mm x 40 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of accommodation
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Travel medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
San Marino Visa for Burundians
Facts about San Marino
San Marino is a mountainous country enclosed in by Italy. Despite being one of the smallest countries in the world (with fewer than 30,000 inhabitants), San Marino still boasts of several tourist attractions. Of particular note is the many historical architectures that have survived thousands of years and still stand magnificent around the country. Also located within the country is a museum that boasts ancient history and weapons. One landmark that tourists would be sure to love is the Cava dei Balestrieri, a hub of entertainment featuring an open-air theatre and a crossbow range.
As the oldest republic in the world and also home to one of the UNESCO world heritage, the “San Marino: Historic Centre and Mount Titano”, San Marino attracts hordes of tourists all-year-round, thus making tourism a major contributor to its GDP.
Types of San Marino Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 7-12 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 7-12 days | 90 days+ |
General Requirements for San Marino Visa
- A Burundi passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (30 mm x 40 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of accommodation
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Travel medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
San Marino Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The San Marino tourist visa is available to Burundians looking to travel to the country for tourism or leisure.
- San Marino is only accessible via Italy. Entrance to the country is not possible without entering the Schengen Area first and therefore Schengen visa rules apply de facto.
- A category C short-stay Schengen visa is required for a tourist visit to San Marino.
- There are two types of Schengen tourist visa:
- The single-entry visa: This allows for an uninterrupted stay of up to 90 days within a six-month period (180 days).
- The multiple-entry visa: This allows you to enter and leave the Schengen area multiple times as long as your combined stay in the area does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Foreign visitors staying more than 10 days in San Marino must have a permit from the government.
- If you’re staying in San Marino for less than 30 days in an official residence (i.e., hotel or bed and breakfast apartment) you don’t need a ‘permesso di soggiorno turistico’. However, if you’re staying privately, you’ll need to report your stay to the Ufficio Stranieri (Foreigners’ Office) of the local Gendarmerie within 24 hours of arrival.
- The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for San Marino: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
- Travelers are allowed to enter San Marino with the following duty-free:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
- 1L of spirits or 2L of fortified wine, sparkling wine or any alcoholic drink under 22% volume.
- 4L of still wine.
- 16L of beer.
- Goods, including perfume and electronic devices, up to a value of €430 for air and sea travelers, and €300 for land travelers.
San Marino Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Burundians can apply for the San Marino student visa if they have the intention of studying in San Marino.
- Burundians who intend to enroll in university courses or courses of professional/vocational training at authorized/qualified institutions can apply for this visa, as well as those invited to conduct cultural and research activities in San Marino.
- A certificate of registration for the intended course of study is required.
- The frequency of attendance or course activity must be at least 40 hours/month. These hours must be mandatory and should be specified in the certificate.
- The certificate must be issued on the school’s letterhead with a legible signature of its issuer.
- The receipt of the school fees payment must be attached to the certificate of pre-registration submitted.
- In case of professional/vocational training, a formal declaration of responsibility (formale dichiarazione di responsalibilita) must be issued by the legal representative of the institution and must be sent to the competent Provincial Bureau of Labor – Labor Inspection Department.
- In addition, a carbon copy of the declaration must be sent to the Italian diplomatic mission. The declaration must guarantee that the student will not engage in any activities that could lead to a paid-employment in the course of training.
- A document, which demonstrates that the educational institution is authorized by the Italian Government or by the Institute of Education (only for private schools) must be provided.
- In case there is no official record of registration, it is possible to submit a certificate of registration to the Chamber of Commerce or to the School Board Charter (Statuto della Scuola).
- Evidence of financial capacity (scholarship and/or proof of the applicant’s personal or his/her family’s balance in a bank account) must be provided.
San Marino Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
San Marino Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Burundi
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San Marino currently does not maintain an embassy in Burundi. Citizens of Burundi are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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