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Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is the demonym of Monaco nationals?
2.What is the Constitution of Monaco?
3.Who is the Head of State of Monaco?
4.Who is the Head of Government of Monaco?
5.How are the Prince and His family to be addressed?
6.Why is the Head of State of this monarchy not a King?
7. Is a visa required to visit Monaco?
8. My passport will expire a month after my trip to Monaco ends, is that ok?
9. How is a work permit obtained to work in Monaco?
10. What is required to reside in Monaco?
11. What are the requirements for getting married in Monaco or getting married to a Monegasque citizen?
12. What should be done to create a business in Monaco?
13. What should a student do in order to attend a school or university in Monaco?
14. What languages are spoken in Monaco?
15. What time is it in Monaco right now?
16. What currency does Monaco use?
17. Since Monaco uses the Euro, does that mean Monaco is a member of the European Union?
18. What is Monte-Carlo?
1. What is the demonym of Monaco nationals?
Monaco nationals, who are subjects of His Serene Highness the Sovereign Prince, are called Monegasque, sometimes wrongly called Monacans. back to top
2. What is the Constitution of Monaco?
Monaco is a constitutional hereditary monarchy. back to top
3. Who is the Head of State of Monaco?
The Head of State of Monaco is the Sovereign Prince, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. back to top
4. Who is the Head of Government of Monaco?
The Chief of Government is the Minister of State.
The acting Minister of State Ms. Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs. back to top
5. How are the Prince and His family to be addressed?
The Sovereign Prince: His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco
Princess Charlene: Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco
Princess Caroline: Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover
Princess Stephanie: Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco back to top
6. Why is the Head of State of this monarchy not a King?
Monaco is not a kingdom, it is a Principality and therefore the monarch is a Prince. back to top
7. Is a visa required to visit Monaco?
Whether or not you need a visa to visit Monaco depends upon the length of your visit as well as your citizenship.
Any person of foreign nationality who wishes to enter Monegasque territory and stay there for a period not exceeding three months must have a valid passport, travel document, or identity document required for entry into French territory.
Short Stays
A short stay is a stay in the Schengen area under 90 days or multiple stays totaling less than 90 days in a period of six months.
For short stays, European regulations determine the list of countries from which citizens are not required to have a visa to enter the Schengen area.
The Schengen area comprises of twenty-five European countries that have implemented the Schengen Agreement. The Schengen area facilitates travel between countries, treating the area as a single state with no internal border controls. All European Union members, with the exception of Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania, adhere to Schengen Agreement. In addition, Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland as non-EU members adhere to the Schengen Agreement. Ireland and the United Kingdom are also cooperating with the Schengen area.
A visa is waived for:
- Citizens of the following countries: Albania*, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina*, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova*, Montenegro*, Nauru, Nicaragua,
New Zealand, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia*, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Island, South Korea, Taiwan** Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela;
- Holders of a residence or a travel document issued by a country which adheres to the Schengen Agreement: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
- Holders of passports from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Special Administrative Region of Macao of the People’s Republic of China;
- Holders of a valid residence document in France;
* Travelers must possess a biometric passport.
** Visa-free regime if Passport issued by Taiwan contains an identity card number.
Long Stay
For information about a long stay more than 90 days) please refer to the question What is required to reside in Monaco (#10)?.
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8. My passport will expire a month after my trip to Monaco ends, is that ok?
Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months upon the conclusion of your trip.
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9. How is a work permit obtained to work in Monaco?
A foreigner cannot work in Monaco without a work permit and any change of employer or job description requires a new permit. The employer who wishes to employ or re-employ an employee of foreign nationality must first obtain written permission before the employee can take up his post. Permission can be refused if job seekers with priority in the eyes of Monegasque law have the same qualifications. To register as a job seeker, an identity card with a valid address or a valid residence permit must be presented.
The order of priority is as follows:
- People of Monegasque nationality
- Foreigners married to a Monegasque national and who are not legally separated, and foreigners born to a Monegasque parent
- Foreigners living in Monaco and who have already worked there
- Foreigners living in the surrounding area and are authorized to work there.
Employers are required to declare any job vacancies to the Employment Service, who within four days, will send them candidates for the position. In the absence of a candidate who has priority, the employer can propose an applicant.
The applicant must have :
- resident in the Principality: a valid Monegasque residence permit
- resident in France: a French identity card or a valid residence permit that authorizes him to work
- should he live neither in Monaco, or France, the applicant must conform to the regulations concerning the entry of foreigners. In this case, the employer must draw up contract of employment for a foreign worker. Following approv |
