Europe
Monaco
- Capital
- Monaco
- Population
- 38,341
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Calling code
- +377
- Languages
- French, English, Italian
- 18missions
- 2embassies
- 3consulates
- 13honorary consulates
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
Monaco visa guide · 2 visa types
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.
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – |
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
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 4 | 5 |
| Student (F, M) | 8 | 7 |
| Exchange (J) | 3 | 1 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 5 | 3 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1 | 2 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 9 | 14 |
| Total | 30 | 32 |
| 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
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).
National Day
The Immaculate Conception
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
All 2 embassies are in the capital, Monaco. The largest foreign networks in Monaco are those of Germany (2).
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.
Germany, with 2 missions.
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.
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.