Visa policy of Monaco

Schengen Area visa policy (applicable to Monaco).
  Schengen member states
  Other EU members outside Schengen Area but bound by same visa policy and special territories of the EU and Schengen member states. These countries are also legally obliged to join the Area as soon as they meet the criteria.
  Members of the EU with an independent visa policy
  Visa-free access to the Schengen states for 90 days in any 180 day period, although some Annex II nationals can enjoy longer visa-free access in some circumstances (EC 539/2001 Annex II)
  Visa required to enter the Schengen states (EC 539/2001 Annex I)
  Visa required for transit via the Schengen states (EC 810/2009 Annex IV)
  Visa status unknown

Monaco does not have a visa policy of its own and the Schengen Visa policy applies. Although Monaco is not part of the European Union, or the Schengen Agreement, its territory is part of the Schengen Area by virtue of its customs Union with France as a result of the "Convention on Good Neighbourly Relations of 18 May 1963 on the entry, stay and establishment of foreigners in Monaco" between France and Monaco. The 1963 convention was adapted to allow Monaco to be administered within the Schengen Area as if it were part of France.[1]

The entry and stay of foreigners in Monaco is defined by the Ordinance n. 3.153 of 19 March 1964 concerning the conditions of entry and residence of foreigners in the Principality.[2] Both French and Monégasque authorities carry out checks at Monaco's seaport and heliport.

Long term stay

Foreigners that desire to stay for a period longer than 3 months in Monaco require a resident permit.[3]

Souvenir passport stamp

A souvenir passport stamp

When visiting Monaco, there is passport control except when coming from a Schengen country. Visitors may get souvenir passport stamps at a state tourism office.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "COMMISSION STAFF WORKING PAPER Obstacles to access by Andorra, Monaco and San Marino to the EU's Internal Market and Cooperation in other Areas Accompanying the document COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Relations with the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of San Marino Options for Closer Integration with the EU". Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "LégiMonaco - Textes non codifiés - Ordonnance n. 3.153 du 19/03/1964 relative aux conditions d'entrée et de séjour des étrangers dans la Principauté". www.legimonaco.mc.
  3. ↑ Monaco, Gouvernement Princier de. "Demander une carte de résident / Nouveaux arrivants / Résidence / Nationalité et résidence / Service Public Particuliers- Monaco". service-public-particuliers.gouv.mc.
  4. ↑ "Monaco Passport Stamp". 26 May 2015.
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