Monaco

Embassies and consulates in Monaco

embassies in Monaco

Monaco hosts 18 foreign missions from 17 countries: 2 embassies, 3 consulates and 13 honorary consulates. All 2 embassies are in the capital, Monaco.

Europe

Monaco

Capital
Monaco
Population
38,341
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+377
Languages
French, English, Italian
  • 18missions
  • 2embassies
  • 3consulates
  • 13honorary consulates
Visa-free: 107 destinations#41 in the world

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All missions in Monaco

By country

Visa rules for Monaco

How the world’s passports enter Monaco198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Monaco visa guide · 2 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Monaco. Monaco is reached through France, so in practice the Schengen entry rules of France apply on the way in.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Monaco

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rate
2025 110–

Schengen consulates in Monaco received 1 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 1 visas.

The numbers include every nationality applying in Monaco.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Monaco

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)45
Student (F, M)87
Exchange (J)31
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)53
Transit and crew (C, D)12
Diplomatic and official (A, G)914
Total3032
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)0.0%0.0%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 32 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Monaco, the 198th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 44%, student visas 22% and visitor visas 16%. That is 7% more than in fiscal year 2024 (30).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Monaco received 8, 38% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 0.0% for citizens of Monaco in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 0.0%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Monaco

Monaco’s own missions abroad

Monaco’s embassies abroad (55)

Monaco itself has 55 missions abroad, in 27 countries. Its largest networks are in France (9), Germany (7), Italy (5), Belgium (4) and the United Kingdom (3).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Monaco

  • National Day

    Thursday

  • The Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 2 embassies are in the capital, Monaco. The largest foreign networks in Monaco are those of Germany (2).

Travel advice for Monaco

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Monaco: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Monaco (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Monaco (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Monaco?

Germany, with 2 missions.

Do I need a visa for Monaco?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Monaco; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Monaco closed?

On Monaco’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is National Day (La Fête du Prince) on Thursday 19 November 2026.