Update
January 10, 2024

Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East

Intercountry Adoption

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Country Information

San Marino

San Marino
Italian Republic

Hague Convention Participation

Hague Adoption Convention Country?
Yes

Hague Convention Information

San Marino is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoption processing in Hague countries is done in accordance with the requirements of the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA’s implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of the child’s country of origin.

Below is the limited adoption information that the Department has obtained from the adoption authority in San Marino. U.S. citizens interested in adopting children from San Marino should contact the Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs of San Marino, which is the Central Authority for adoption in San Marino, to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. U.S. citizen prospective adoptive parents living in San Marino who would like to adopt a child from the United States or from a third country should also contact San Marino’s Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs. See contact information below.

Please visit the Department’s Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to San Marino, and the website of the U.S. Consulate General in Florence, Italy for information on consular services.

WARNING: The consular officer will send a letter (referred to as an “Article 5 Letter”) to San Marino’s Central Authority in any intercountry adoption involving U.S. citizen parents and a child from San Marino where all Convention requirements are met and the consular officer determines that the child appears eligible to immigrate to the United States. This letter will inform the Central Authority that the parents are eligible and suited to adopt, that all indications are that the child may enter and reside permanently in the United States, and that the U.S. Central Authority agrees that the adoption may proceed.

Do not attempt to adopt or obtain custody of a child in San Marino before a U.S. consular officer issues the Article 5 Letter in any adoption case.

Remember: The consular officer will make a final decision about a child’s eligibility for an immigrant visa later in the adoption process.

U.S. Immigration Requirements

To bring an adopted child to the United States from San Marino, you must meet certain suitability and eligibility requirements. USCIS determines who is suitable and eligible to adopt a child from another country and bring that child to live in the United States under U.S. immigration law.

Additionally, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee under U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States with an IH-3 or IH-4 immigrant visa.

Contact Information

U.S. Consulate General Florence
Lungarno Vespucci, 38
50123 FIRENZE
Phone: (+39) 055.266.951

San Marino’s Adoption Authority
The Secretariat of State for Foreign Affairs
Palazzo Begni
Contrada Omerelli, 31
47890 SAN MARINO
Repubblica di San Marino
Dr.ssa Sylvie Bollini
Tel: +378 882193
Fax. +378 882422
E-mail:  sylvie.bollini@esteri.sm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 
For questions about filing a Form I-600A application or a Form I-600 petition:
USCIS National Benefits Center (NBC):
Tel:  1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-913-275-5480 (local); Fax:1-913-214-5808
Email:  NBC.Adoptions@uscis.dhs.gov

For questions about filing a Form I-600A application or a Form I-600 petition with a USCIS international field office:

Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-immigration-offices and select the appropriate office.

For general questions about immigration procedures: 
USCIS Contact Center 
Tel:  1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) 
Internet:  uscis.gov

Last Updated: August 1, 2023

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Consulate General Florence
Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci 38,
Florence, Italy
Telephone
+(39) 055-266-951
Emergency
+(39) 055-266-951
Fax
+(39) 055-215-550

San Marino Map