Becoming a resident - Applying for and obtaining a Monegasque residence permit

Conditions and procedures

The application for a Monegasque Residence Permit is processed by the Residents, Certifications and Lost and Found Section of the Public Safety Department.

Any person aged 16 or over who wishes to stay in Monaco for more than three months a year or who wishes to take up residence there must apply for a residence permit from the Monegasque authorities.

A residence permit is not issued for minors under 16 years of age, but a Document de Circulation pour Étranger Mineur may be requested to facilitate travel abroad.

Following an application for a residence card, a "temporary" category card, valid for one year, will be issued without any requirement for length of residence. The issuing fee for a first card is €80.

The conditions for the settlement of foreigners on Monegasque territory differ according to the nationality of the applicant.

With regard to :

• European Economic Area (EEA) nationals The only requirement is to have a valid identity card or passport. No visa is required.
• Nationals of non-EEA countries. Before taking any action in the Principality, apply for a settlement visa for Monaco issued by the French authorities. Please note that this visa also concerns minors. Contact the French Consulate in your country of residence. Depending on the nationality and the country of origin, the formalities to be completed will be different.

In all cases, it must be possible to justify :

Accommodation in Monaco of a size adapted to the needs of the people living there, being either :

• Homeowner ;
• Director or, shareholder of a company owning a dwelling ;
• Tenant ;
• Hosted by a close relative, your spouse or the person you are living with as a couple.

Sufficient financial resourcesby having either :

• A salary ;
• Professional income (independent commercial activity or through a company);
• Sufficient savings (the amount deemed sufficient depends on the banking establishment in Monaco, which will provide a certificate);
• Care by a parent, your spouse or the person you live with as a couple.

Of his good character, by providing an extract from the criminal record or equivalent ("Certificato penale" + "Certificato dei carichi pendenti" in Italy, "Führungszeugnis" in Germany, "Copy of Police Records" in the United Kingdom, "FBI Background check" in the United States, etc.), issued by the authorities of the last 2 countries where you have resided over the last 5 years, prior to your arrival in Monaco.

If your situation does not correspond to the cases listed below or if, for a major reason, you are unable to provide one of the requested documents, please contact the Residents, Certifications and Lost Property Section for an analysis of your situation.

Our agency will be happy to assist you in this process, with the help of all our partners. For any request, you can also contact the Residents' Service on the website:
https://service-public-particuliers.gouv.mc/Nationalite-et-residence/Residence