Monaco residence permit (carte de séjour) - first, temporary card
Anyone aged 16 or over who wants to live in Monaco for more than three months a year must hold a residence permit. A first applicant usually gets a one-year 'temporary' card, which needs no minimum period of residence. Applicants must show suitable accommodation in Monaco and sufficient means, for example a job or business, a pension, or a reference from a Monaco bank. Non-EEA nationals must first obtain a French long-stay (type D) visa.
Life in Monaco
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Who it’s for
People moving to Monaco to work, run a business, retire or live on their own funds, and their family members aged 16 or over.
Eligibility
Age
You need a residence permit if you are 16 or over and will live in Monaco more than three months in a year.
- Under-16s are not issued residence permits
Official wording
Applies to people aged 16 or over who will live in Monaco more than three months in a year. Under-16s are not issued residence permits.
French long-stay visa (non-EEA)Non-EEA nationals
Non-EEA nationals, including UK nationals since 2021, need a long-stay type D visa from the French consulate nearest their last place of residence, or a transfer of residence via the French Embassy in Monaco if they have lived in France more than a year.
Accommodation
Housing large enough for everyone living there: a notarised deed (owners), a tenancy registered with the tax department (tenants), or a certificate of free accommodation from a host.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementSufficient funds
- Document checklistValid passport with the long-stay visa
- FeesFirst temporary permit
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