Monaco · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Monaco?

Entry rules for Monaco by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 93 countries and territories can visit Monaco without a visa, most for up to 90 days. Everyone else, 105 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free: 93
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 0
Visa required: 105

About 6.3 bn people (77% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Monaco: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Government of the Principality of MonacoReport a change

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Monaco entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	Less than 3 months	35	Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy	Government of the Principality of Monaco
Visa-free, with conditions	Less than 90 days (Schengen rules)	46	United States, Brazil, Mexico, Japan	Government of the Principality of Monaco
Visa-free, biometric passport	Less than 90 days (Schengen rules)	9	Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina	Government of the Principality of Monaco
Visa-free, passport type	Less than 90 days (Schengen rules)	3	Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan	Government of the Principality of Monaco
Visa required	Not stated	105	India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan	Government of the Principality of Monaco

Visa-free for less than 3 months: Germany, the UK, France and 32 more

35 nationalities

EEA and 'associated States' (incl. Andorra, San Marino, Vatican, UK, Switzerland): passport or valid national ID card.

Source: Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked 31 Oct 2026Aucun visa n’est requis pour les ressortissants des pays de l’Espace Économique Européen et d’États associés pour entrer sur le territoire monégasque. Ils doivent simplement être munis d'un passeport ou d'une carte d'identité en cours de validité.In English: Nationals of the European Economic Area and associated States do not require a visa to enter Monegasque territory. They only need to carry a passport or a valid identity card.

Visa-free for less than 90 days (Schengen rules) with conditions: the US, Brazil, Mexico and 43 more

46 nationalities

Monaco applies the Schengen entry rules for France (visa-free as in the Schengen area).

Source: Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked 31 Oct 2026Pour les séjours inférieurs à 90 jours, certaines nationalités sont exemptées de visa pour entrer sur le territoire Schengen.In English: For stays of less than 90 days, some nationalities are exempt from the requirement to have a visa to enter the Schengen area.

Visa-free for less than 90 days (Schengen rules) with a biometric passport: Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia and 6 more

9 nationalities

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro: Monaco applies the Schengen entry rules for France (visa-free as in the Schengen area); biometric passport only.

Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia, Moldova and Kosovo: Monaco applies the Schengen entry rules for France (visa-free as in the Schengen area); biometric passport issued in line with ICAO standards only.

Visa-free for less than 90 days (Schengen rules) with specific passports: Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan

3 nationalities

Hong Kong: Monaco applies the Schengen entry rules for France (visa-free as in the Schengen area); Hong Kong SAR passport only.

Macao: Monaco applies the Schengen entry rules for France (visa-free as in the Schengen area); Macao SAR passport only.

Taiwan: Monaco applies the Schengen entry rules for France (visa-free as in the Schengen area); Taiwan passport that includes an identity card number only.

Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 102 more

105 nationalities

Schengen visa, applied for at the embassy of the Schengen state of first entry; Monaco issues no visa of its own and a Schengen visa needs no further formalities for Monaco.

Source: Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked 31 Oct 2026Les ressortissants de pays extérieurs à l’Espace Economique Européen doivent être en possession d’un passeport en cours de validité et d’un visa d’entrée dans l’espace Schengen, afin de se rendre en Principauté de Monaco.In English: Nationals of countries outside the European Economic Area wishing to visit the Principality of Monaco must be in possession of a valid passport and a visa for the Schengen area.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Monaco, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Monaco?

It depends on your passport: 93 nationalities are visa-free and 105 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Monaco?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Monaco (Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Monaco?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Monaco visa-free for up to less than 90 days (Schengen rules) (Monaco applies the Schengen entry rules for France (visa-free as in the Schengen area)) (Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

MonServicePublic: Séjourner à Monacomonservicepublic.gouv.mc · checked 31 Oct 2026
Monaco Embassy in France: Visiting Monacoambassade-en-france.gouv.mc · checked 31 Oct 2026
EU visa policy: who needs a Schengen visa (European Commission)home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc). No change since.

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