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France visa for Monegasque citizens
Entry requirement
Monegasque citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mc.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Monaco
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Monaco (Monaco) received 1 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1.
France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Monaco, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
French citizens travelling to Monaco
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Monaco to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Monegasque citizens can stay in France
Monegasque citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Monegasque citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Monegasque citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra and Spain admit Monegasque citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Monaco
French citizens do not need a visa to travel to Monaco. The rule is the same in both directions between Monaco and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Monegasque citizens need a visa for France?
Monegasque citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Monegasque citizens stay in France?
Monegasque citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Monaco?
French citizens do not need a visa to travel to Monaco.
Can Monegasque citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Monegasque citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.