European Economic Area (E.E.A.) Nationals
As from 1st March 1998 the procedure for obtaining a Residence Permit in the Principality of Monaco has been simplified.
The applicant should go in person to the Monégasque “Sureté Publique - Service des Etrangers” in order to obtain an application form entitled “Demande de Carte de Séjour”. At the same time the date for an interview will be arranged.
At the interview, the applicant will have a meeting with an official and submit the duly completed application form together with the required documents. These documents will vary according to the personal situation of the applicant. Listed below are some of the documents frequently requested:
If the person moves to Monaco for business or professional reasons, it will be necessary to produce a copy of the employment contract or the application for the authorisation to create a business.
If there are no objections, the application should be processed in approximately two months.
Initially the “Carte de Séjour” (Residence Card) will be a temporary “Carte de Séjour” valid for one year and renewable upon application. After three years it is possible to obtain an ordinary “Carte de Séjour” which is valid for a period of three years. After ten years of residence the status of “Privileged Resident” may be given and the “Carte de Séjour” will then be valid for ten years.
Non European Economic Area (E.E.A.) Nationals
Nationals belonging to countries outside the E.E.A. wishing to obtain a Monégasque Residence Permit should first apply for a Long Stay Visa in France at the French Consulate General nearest to the place in which they reside.
Once the French Visa is obtained the applicant should proceed as described under the heading “European Economic Area (E.E.A.) Nationals”.