Employment contracts in Monaco are similar to those in France, although in some cases more flexible.

There are 2 types:  a) Indefinite term – Contrat a duree indeterminee (CDI) and b) fixed term – Contrat a duree determinee (CDD). 

The employment contract includes at least:

• Name/Surname of Employee and Employer as well as their address
• Position
• Salary
• Contract type
• Trial period (if any)
• Notice period
• Vacation duration/year

There is a type of work permit (Permis de travail) in Monaco. All Greeks who will work in Monaco need a work permit BEFORE starting their new position. It is necessary to change the permit if they change position/employer. The process is quite complicated and the employer’s participation in it is necessary and his responsibility.  The position must have been found before arrival in the  Principality .

The recruitment of an employee must be approved by the Employment Service (Service de l’Emploi). When a job vacancy becomes available, the employer must contact the above office, which must present (to the employer) potentially suitable candidates from Monaco and the surrounding areas within 4 days. According to the law, “local” candidates have priority .

If the proposed candidates do not meet the employer’s needs, then he can present/propose his own “chosen one”.

Supporting documents for issuing a work permit

• Submission of an employment contract (signed/stamped) to the Service de l’Emploi
• Submitting a residence permit to the Service de l’Emploi
• Passport submission at the Employment Service

 Medical check-up

• Annual (at the Office of Occupational Medicine)