Monaco – Entry and settlement

Published On: 29/09/2011
Announcement

Become a resident
Meet the requirements: Any foreigner over the age of 16 who wishes to reside in Monaco for more than 3 months per year must apply for a resident card issued by the Monegasque authorities, in accordance with the Franco-Monegasque Neighborhood Convention of May 18, 1963, and the . Nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA): All that is required is a valid identity card or passport. No visa is required. Nationals of countries outside the EEA: Before taking any steps in the Principality, apply for a Monaco residence visa issued by the French authorities. Please note that this visa also applies to minors. Contact the Consulate of France in your country of residence. Depending on your nationality and country of origin, the formalities to be completed will be different. In all cases, you will need to:

– Provide proof of residence in Monaco in a dwelling that meets the household’s needs. Consult the: List of member agencies of the Monaco Real Estate Chamber

– Guarantee sufficient financial resources:
Have an employment contract
Or be a company manager or director, or self-employed, or a business founder
Or benefit from third-party support
Or have sufficient savings
– Provide proof of good moral character (criminal record extract or equivalent)
Find out more
The Monaco Welcome & Business Office – the preferred contact for people wishing to settle in the Principality, whether privately or professionally – 9 rue du Gabian (1st floor) – (+377) 98 98 98 98 welcome.business@gouv.mc

The Public Security Directorate – Administrative Police Division – Residents Section – responsible for “Resident Card” applications – 3, rue Louis Notari – 98000 Monaco (+377) 93 15 30 17

Obtaining a Resident Card The Resident Card is issued by the Residents Section of the Public Security Directorate. The documents required for this application depend on the applicant’s project and profile.

Click here to access the details of the resident card application.

Note: The Resident Card is not issued to minors under 16 years of age. However, a Minor Foreigner Travel Document may be issued to facilitate their travel abroad.

Since many messages from our compatriots concern questions about residence and work in the Principality, we decided to put the basic requirements for entry and residence in Monaco in two lines. Each of the following requirements has its own specificities and it would be a good idea to request additional information and clarifications. 

Greeks who wish to visit the Principality must, if requested, present their passport or police ID card. The same documents required upon entry into France.
Greeks who wish to settle in Monaco for more than 3 months are not required to obtain a VISA. Therefore, in order to obtain a residence permit (“carte de sejour”), they can submit the necessary supporting documents (Directorate of Public Security – 4, rue Louis Notari) as follows:
1) Copy of criminal record 2) Work Permit/Contract or Application for the establishment of a company in the Principality or Proof of bank account 3) A recent photograph 4) Health certificate 5) Rental or ownership contract for a residence in the Principality 6) Valid passport.
A residence permit is necessary in any case .
Since many messages from our compatriots concern questions about residence and work in the Principality, we decided to put the basic requirements for entry and residence in Monaco in two lines. Each of the following requirements has its own specificities and it would be a good idea to request additional information and clarifications.
Greeks who wish to visit the Principality must, if requested, present their passport or police ID card. The same documents required upon entry into France.
Greeks who wish to settle in Monaco for more than 3 months are not required to obtain a VISA. Therefore, in order to obtain a residence permit (“carte de sejour”), they can submit the necessary supporting documents (Directorate of Public Security – 4, rue Louis Notari) as follows:
1) Copy of criminal record 2) Work Permit/Contract or Application for the establishment of a company in the Principality or Proof of bank account 3) A recent photograph 4) Health certificate 5) Rental or ownership contract for a residence in the Principality 6) Valid passport.
A residence permit is necessary in any case .

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