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Provisional Stay Permit for Palestine Emergency

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What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

An extraordinary and temporary provisional stay permit for the Palestine emergency, introduced by Decree-Law No. 154 of 18 December 2025 as ratified by Decree-Law No. 9 of 28 January 2026. It was introduced because of the humanitarian emergency caused by the conflict in the Gaza Strip, to ensure reception, protection and access to essential services for Palestinian citizens leaving the conflict-affected territories, facilitating their entry and stay in San Marino.

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Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

It covers Palestinian citizens leaving the territories affected by the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

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Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

The applicant first notifies the Foreign Affairs Department, through public or private parties, of the wish to apply, giving the address of the accommodation for the stay. After entering San Marino the applicant undergoes health screening at the State Hospital, then files an application (also for dependent minors) with the Gendarmeria – Foreigners Office, attaching one passport photo, a copy of the passport or other identity document accepted by the Gendarmeria, and a declaration of not having stayed in a country other than the State of Palestine from 7 October 2023 to the application date (stays elsewhere caused by the conflict are exceptionally allowed, provided no residence-regularisation request is pending in another country). Applicants must also present to the Gendarmeria a valid Schengen entry, transit or stay visa and any exit authorisations from the country of origin.

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What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

Holders receive, free of charge and to the same extent as residents, healthcare, socio-healthcare assistance and the right to education; access to sport, the arts and further assistance services is favoured. They receive socio-cultural assistance, including linguistic and cultural mediation and inclusion measures. Work is allowed in the categories of Delegated Decree No. 2/2026 and as provided by Art. 14(1)(b) of Delegated Decree No. 130/2021, plus occasional work in all economic sectors under DD 130/2021; hiring in sectors not covered by DD 2/2026 requires a prior request and authorisation of the Labour Commission, and work applicants are exempt from the usually required documentation for the permit's duration. Holders also receive an extraordinary non-repayable allowance credited to a Smac Card.

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    1. Ai cittadini palestinesi presenti sul territorio in forza di permesso di soggiorno provvisorio sono garantiti, a titolo gratuito e nella medesima misura garantita ai residenti, l’assistenza sanitaria, socio sanitaria e il diritto all’istruzione. Sono favoriti l’accesso allo sport ed alle arti in genere e a ulteriori servizi assistenziali ritenuti necessari per tutto il periodo di permanenza, nelle forme e con le limitazioni previste dalle autorità settorialmente competenti.
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    2. Ferme restando le misure di sostegno definite nei seguenti articoli, è garantita ai cittadini palestinesi accolti nella Repubblica di San Marino un’adeguata assistenza di carattere socio-culturale, affinché gli stessi possano beneficiare di una mediazione linguistica e culturale e di adeguate misure di inclusione.
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    2. Ai soggetti di cui all’articolo 2 è consentito l’accesso al lavoro nelle tipologie previste dal Decreto Delegato n.2/2026 e così come previsto dall’articolo 14, comma 1, lettera b) del Decreto Delegato n.130/2021, nonché le prestazioni di lavoro occasionale in tutti i settori economici così come previsto dal Decreto Delegato n.130/2021. È consentita altresì l’assunzione nei settori economici non previsti dal Decreto Delegato n.2/2026 previa richiesta ed autorizzazione della Commissione per il Lavoro.
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    3. In via straordinaria e per la durata del permesso di soggiorno provvisorio, i richiedenti il lavoro di cui al comma 2 sono esentati dalla presentazione della documentazione prevista dalla normativa vigente.
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    1. Ai titolari di permesso di soggiorno provvisorio di cui al presente decreto-legge è riconosciuta l’erogazione di un emolumento straordinario a fondo perduto mediante accredito su Smac Card.

Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

The competent authority is the Gendarmeria – Foreigners Office, which issues the provisional permit after verifying that accommodation is available. Permits are limited to a maximum of thirty people; issue and renewal are exempt from the fee under Art. 1(2) of Delegated Decree No. 5 of 22 January 2016. While the provisional permit is valid, no other type of stay permit under Law No. 118 of 28 June 2010 can be requested. The decree applies from its ratification until 30 June 2027.

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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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