Monaco Visit Visa

Monaco is one of the European mini-states. It is the second smallest country and one of the distinct nations in the world. This tiny state is famous for its luxurious prosperity, casinos, and attractive events such as the Monaco Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show. 

It is a famous visitor destination, and more than 7 million people visit Monaco for a one-day trip. If you choose to visit Monaco, it will be a memorable experience of your life. You need to fulfill various requirements to get a Monaco Visit Visa.

France-Monaco Neighborhood Agreement

Before you know how to get a Monaco Visit Visa, you must be aware of the agreement between France and Monaco, signed in 1963, and updated several times for many years.

According to this Agreement:

1. Citizens of French and Monaco have the freedom to move freely in each other's country.

2. Monaco's legislation relating to the establishment, entry, and stay of foreign citizens is the same as the French law.

However, Monaco does not have its visa system and visa submission. So, all those who need a visa to Monaco should apply at the nearest French Embassy in their country.

Who does not need a Monaco Visit Visa?

Due to the Monaco-France agreement, you are allowed to visit Monaco without having to obtain a visa if you are allowed to visit France without a visa.

Also, you do not need a Monaco Visit Visa if:

1. You have a valid Schengen visa (covers France).

2. You have an LTV (Limited Territorial Visa) that covers France.

3. You have a Residence Permit which is issued by any of the Schengen countries.

Note that if you have a Schengen visa or LTV that does not cover France, you will not be eligible to visit Monaco. In that case, you need to apply for a Monaco Visit Visa by achieving all its requirements.

Who needs a Monaco Visit Visa?

If you are from one of the following countries, you need to get a visa to visit Monaco:

• Afghanistan    
• Gabon    
• Oman
• Algeria    
• The Gambia    
• Pakistan
• Angola    
• Ghana    
• Papua New Guinea
• Armenia    
• Guinea    
• Palestine
• Azerbaijan    
• Guinea-Bissau    
• Philippines
• Bahrain    
• Guyana    
• Qatar
• Bangladesh    
• Haiti    
• Russia
• Belarus    
• India    
• Rwanda
• Belize    
• Indonesia    
• Sao Tome And Principe
• Benin    
• Iran    
• Saudi Arabia
• Bhutan    
• Iraq    
• Senegal
• Bolivia    
• Jamaica    
• Sierra Leone
• Botswana    
• Jordan    
• Somalia
• Burkina Faso    
• Kazakhstan    
• South Africa
• Burma    
• Kenya    
• South Sudan
• Burundi    
• Kosovo    
• Sri Lanka
• Cambodia    
• Kuwait Sudan
• Cameroon    
• Kyrgyzstan    
• Suriname
• Cape Verde    
• Laos    
• Swaziland
• Central Africa
• Lebanon    
• Syria
• Chad    
• Lesotho    
• Tajikistan
• China    
• Liberia    
• Tanzania
• Comoros    
• Libya    
• Thailand
• Congo    
• Madagascar    
• Timor-Leste
• Cote D'Ivoire    
• Malawi    
• Togo
• Cuba    
• Maldives    
• Tonga
• The Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Mali    
• Tunisia
• Djibouti    
• Mauritania    
• Turkey
• Republic of Dominican     
• Mongolia    
• Turkmenistan
• Ecuador    
• Morocco    
• Uganda
• Egypt    
• Mozambique    
• Uzbekistan
• Equatorial Guinea    
• Namibia    
• Vietnam
• Eritrea    
• Nepal    
• Yemen
• Ethiopia    
• Niger    
• Zambia
• Fiji    
• Nigeria    
• Zimbabwe
• North Korea    
• Northern Marianas    

Note that France is one of the Schengen member states, so if you do not need a visa to enter the Schengen Member states, you also do not need a visa to visit Monaco.

What will be the requirements of a Monaco Visit Visa?

The requirements of the Monaco visa will be the same as the Schengen Area visa requirements for France. In Short, if you are eligible to visit France, you are automatically qualified to visit Monaco.

1. Completed Application Form Of Monaco Visit Visa

2. Valid Passport

3. Three Passport-sized photo(35 x 45 mm)

4. Evidence that shows financial stability 

5. Guarantee of return back

6. Travel Insurance Document

7. Hotel reservation copy

Note that all the processes of the application must follow the same rules and regulations as France.

What will be the cost of a Monaco Visit Visa?

It will cost:

• For Adults only €60
• Children below 12 only €35 
• Children below 6 are Free 

What will be the Validity of Monaco Visit Visa?

You can stay in Monaco with a Schengen visa for 90-days within six months.

Top 7 places to visit in Monaco

The following are the most visited places in Monaco.

1. Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

2. Casino Square

3. Monte-Carlo Harbor

4. Exotic Garden (Jardin Exotique)

5. Japanese Gardens

6. Casino of Monte-Carlo

7. Larvotto Beach