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Monégasque Privilege Residence Permit (Long-Term Residence)

Monaco's long-term residence card for established residents, valid for ten years, giving settled status to those with a lengthy record of living in the Principality.

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The commonly cited minimum physical-presence figure for renewing the privilege card (around 3 months per year) is not stated on Monaco's official residence-permit page and has been left out; verify the exact renewal presence requirement before publishing any figure.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Monaco government website before you apply.
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Official name
Residence permit — Privilege (carte de séjour privilégié)
Route type
Long-term residence permit
Validity
10 years
Official residence-permit guidance.
Cost
€160 first issue; €80 renewal
Official fee schedule.
Residence required
Generally 10 years' residence (reducible to 1 year in special cases)
Eligibility
10 years of genuine residence in Monaco
Reducible to 1 year in special cases.
Minimum age
16 years
Where to apply
Residents' Section (Section des Résidents), 9 rue Suffren-Reymond, MC 98000 Monaco

Who it is for

  • Long-term residents of Monaco, typically after ten years of residence
  • Residents granted an early Privilege permit in special circumstances

Requirements

  • The qualifying period of residence (ten years, or less in special cases)
  • Continued satisfaction of accommodation, resources and good-character conditions

How to apply

  • Apply to the Residents Section on renewal/upgrade once the residence condition is met
  • Pay the €160 issuance fee

Documents you may need

  • Valid passport
  • Evidence of your continuous residence in Monaco over the qualifying period
  • Proof of accommodation in Monaco (property deed or tenancy agreement, plus an electricity bill or contract)
  • Proof of sufficient financial resources and/or a recent Monaco bank reference
  • Recent criminal-record extract
  • Completed declaration of honour form

Frequently asked questions

  • The privilege (privilégié) card is valid for ten years and is aimed at long-established residents with ten years' genuine residence, whereas the ordinary card is valid for three years and requires three years' residence.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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