Monaco visa options for India passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Monaco

Rules are written from the perspective of non-Monégasque foreign nationals, distinguishing EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (lighter requirements) from non-EU/EEA nationals (who need French-issued Schengen or Type D long-stay visas first).

• Most nomadsTourist

  Schengen Short-Stay Visit (Type C / visa-exempt)

  Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen rule)

  Insurance

  Requiredfor Schengen visa applicants: travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover valid across the Schengen area; strongly Recommended for visa-exempt visitors.

  Good for

  Tourists, business visitors and family visitors. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens enter with an ID card or passport; many other nationalities are visa-exempt, while the rest need a Schengen visa issued via France.

  Requirement

  Valid passport (or EEA ID card); for non-exempt nationals a Schengen short-stay visa obtained through the French consulate. Visa-exempt non-EU travellers also need ETIAS authorisation.

• Work

  Work Permit (Permis de Travail)

  Tied to the employment contract, renewable annually while employment continues; a new permit is needed when changing job or employer

  Insurance

  Requiredemployment brings affiliation to Monaco's social-security scheme (Caisses Sociales de Monaco); private health insurance is otherwise expected for the residency side.

  Good for

  Any non-Monégasque taking up employment with a Monaco-registered employer; the permit is employer- and role-specific.

  Requirement

  A signed job offer from a Monaco employer who applies to the Direction du Travail and must show no priority candidate (Monégasque, then resident/French) is available; valid passport, accommodation and police clearance. Usually combined with a residence permit.

• Study

  Student Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour - studies)

  Issued initially as a 1-year temporary card, renewable for the duration of studies

  Insurance

  Requiredhealth insurance covering Monaco for the stay.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals over 16 enrolled in an educational institution in Monaco for more than three months.

  Requirement

  Enrolment/student card, proof of financial self-sufficiency, accommodation in Monaco and clean criminal record; non-EU/EEA students must first obtain the French Type D long-stay visa, then register at the Monaco Police (Résidents service).

• Most nomadsResidence

  Temporary Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour Temporaire)

  Valid 1 year, renewable annually (commonly for the first three years)

  Insurance

  Requiredhealth insurance covering Monaco is mandatory, plus a basic medical declaration.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals over 16 settling in Monaco for the first time, including financially independent persons and retirees; the standard entry-level residence card.

  Requirement

  Proof of Monaco accommodation (ownership or a 12-month+ lease), sufficient financial means (no legal minimum, but banks typically require an approx. €500,000 deposit and a reference letter), clean criminal record; non-EU applicants must hold the French Type D visa first.

• Residence

  Ordinary Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour Ordinaire)

  Valid 3 years, renewable (generally after roughly three years of temporary residence)

  Insurance

  Requiredongoing health insurance covering Monaco.

  Good for

  Established residents who have already held a temporary card, seeking a longer-validity permit.

  Requirement

  Continued proof of Monaco accommodation, financial means and genuine residence (authorities typically expect meaningful presence in the Principality each year); same documentation as the temporary card.

• Residence

  Privileged Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour Privilégiée)

  Valid 10 years, renewable; effectively the long-term/settled status (Monaco does not grant easy permanent residence or fast citizenship)

  Insurance

  Requiredcontinued health insurance covering Monaco.

  Good for

  Long-term residents, generally after about ten years of continuous lawful residence in Monaco.

  Requirement

  Approx. 10 years continuous residence with stronger physical-presence expectations (often six months or more per year), maintained accommodation and financial standing.

• Most nomadsTransit

  French Long-Stay Visa (Type D) for Monaco Residence

  Typically issued for up to 1 year as the entry step; residence is then governed by the Monaco carte de séjour

  Insurance

  Requiredcomprehensive health insurance covering Monaco must be in place for the onward residency application.

  Good for

  Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who intend to settle in Monaco. This French-issued long-stay visa is the mandatory gateway step before applying for the Monaco carte de séjour.

  Requirement

  Apply at the French embassy/consulate in your country of residence with proof of accommodation in Monaco, financial means and clean criminal record; EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are exempt from this step.

Monaco administers entry visas through France/the Schengen system; figures such as bank deposits are bank-set, not legal minimums, and should be confirmed with Monaco's Résidents service and a French consulate. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

India → Monaco: frequently asked

Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Monaco?

Visa required. Arrange a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a India passport holder live or work long-term in Monaco?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Monaco has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Monaco?

Entry to Monaco never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Monaco visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.