Monégasque visa resources
Monaco, France and the Schengen Area
Why entry visas for Monaco are issued by France, how Schengen short stays work, and where Monaco's own authority begins.
Important
Monaco is not an EU member but is closely integrated with France and forms part of the Schengen area in practice. As a result, Monaco does not issue its own short-stay or long-stay visas: Schengen visitor visas are obtained through the French consular network, and non-EEA residents obtain a French long-stay visa (type D) for Monaco before applying for a Monaco residence permit.
Monaco's own authority begins at residence: the Public Security Department's Residents Section issues the carte de séjour and the Prince's Government controls nationality and business authorisation. EEA and associated-State nationals need only a passport or national ID card to enter, while a Monaco residence permit allows free movement within the Schengen area.
Key points
- Short-stay Schengen visas for Monaco are applied for through France
- Non-EEA residents need a French long-stay visa (type D) before the Monaco permit
- Monaco issues residence permits, business permits and nationality itself
- A Monaco residence permit allows free movement in the Schengen area
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Official sources
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Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.