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 .
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
Most commonIndia
United States
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaAll passports
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
EEA and 'associated States' (incl. Andorra, San Marino, Vatican, UK, Switzerland): passport or valid national ID card.
AndorraAustria
Belgium
Bulgaria
CroatiaCyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
LiechtensteinLithuania
Luxembourg
MaltaNetherlands
Norway
Poland
PortugalRomania
San MarinoSlovakia
Slovenia
SpainSweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Vatican City
Source: Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked Aucun 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
Monaco applies the Schengen entry rules for France (visa-free as in the Schengen area).
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Brazil
BruneiCanada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominica
El SalvadorGrenada
GuatemalaHonduras
Israel
Japan
Kiribati
Malaysia
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
MexicoMicronesia
New Zealand
NicaraguaPalau
Panama
ParaguayPeru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Source: Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked Pour 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
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.
Source: Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked Pour 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 specific passports: Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan
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.
Source: Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked Pour 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 required: India, China, Indonesia and 102 more
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.
AfghanistanAlgeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
BelizeBenin
Bhutan
BoliviaBotswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
CambodiaCameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Comoros
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominican RepublicDR Congo
Ecuador
EgyptEquatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
FijiGabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
HaitiIndia
Indonesia
IranIraq
Jamaica
Jordan
KazakhstanKenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
OmanPakistan
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Rwanda
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi ArabiaSenegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri LankaSudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Türkiye
TurkmenistanUganda
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc), checked Les 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.
- MonServicePublic: Séjourner à Monaco
- Monaco Embassy in France: Visiting Monaco
- EU visa policy: who needs a Schengen visa (European Commission)
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
Most searched passports
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 Monaco
- Monaco Embassy in France: Visiting Monaco
- EU visa policy: who needs a Schengen visa (European Commission)
- All groups checked against Government of the Principality of Monaco (MonServicePublic.gouv.mc). No change since.
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