Embassy
Embassy of Monaco, Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
888 17th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
Monaco visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens do not need a visa for Monaco. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
MCO
Monaco
No visa needed
Visit without a visa if France’s short-visit rules allow your nationality.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Monaco.
Ways into Monaco
Visit without a visa if you qualify, or use a Schengen visa.
Visa not requiredVisa-free short visitVisit without a visa if France’s short-visit rules allow your nationality.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your eligibility on France-Visas.
- Carry your travel document and required proof.
Documents required
- Passport or accepted travel document
- Required proof for border checks
- Stay no more than 90 days in any 180 days.
- France may ask for a return ticket or money to buy one.
Visa not requiredVisit with residence permitUse your residence permit from a Schengen country for a short visit.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that a Schengen country gave you the permit.
- Check how long your visit can last.
- Carry your valid permit and travel document.
Documents required
- Valid Schengen country residence permit
- Valid travel document
- This allows short visits, not living in Monaco.
Visa requiredUse your Schengen visaUse a Schengen visa you already have if it covers your trip.
- Stay
- 90 days
How to apply
- Check your visa dates, allowed places, stay and entries.
- Carry your passport, visa and proof of your visit.
Documents required
- Passport with valid Schengen visa
- Proof of visit
- Proof of enough money
- Follow your visa’s stay limit, within 90 days in any 180 days.
- No new application is needed if your visa covers the trip.
Visa requiredTourist Schengen visaApply through France for a short tourist trip mainly to Monaco.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €90
- Processing
- 15–45 days
How to apply
- Get your document list from France-Visas.
- Complete and print the online form and receipt.
- Book the required visa appointment.
- Submit documents, pay and give fingerprints if required.
- Collect your passport after the decision.
Documents required
- Passport and copy
- Completed form and receipt
- 2 recent passport photos
- Medical insurance
- Proof of visit and accommodation
- Proof of money and return plans
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Stay within 90 days in any 180 days; your visa may allow less.
- Children aged 6–11 pay 45 EUR; children under 6 pay no visa fee.
Sources (17)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Monaco legislation: Conditions of entry and residence of foreigners
- Monaco Welcome Office: Settlement and Public Safety Directorate residence procedure
- France-Visas: Monaco entry rules, application jurisdiction, fees and validity
- France-Visas: Monaco long-stay documents
- France-Visas: Official online form and consular application process
- France-Visas: Short-stay purposes and rules
- France-Visas: Tourist stays under three months
- France-Visas: Airport transit
- France-Visas: Supporting evidence for entry through France
- France-Visas: Official visa fee table
- European Commission: Schengen application requirements, fees and processing
- European Union: ETIAS operational status
- French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: Monaco entry and residence
- France-Visas India: France represents Monaco for short-stay visas
- Embassy of Monaco to the United States and Canada
- Embassy of Monaco: European Entry/Exit System notice
- Monaco Consulate in Mauritius: Visa applications directed to French authorities
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyEUR €
- Time+13h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency17 police112 or 18 ambulance
Planning your Monaco trip
- Monaco-VilleExplore medieval streets, passageways and old houses. The area includes the palace, cathedral, Oceanographic Museum and Saint-Martin Gardens.
- Prince's PalaceTake a self-paced tour with recorded commentary and enjoy views over the port and Monte Carlo. The changing of the guard takes place daily at 11:55 outside the main entrance.
- Monte Carlo CasinoSee richly decorated rooms with stained glass, paintings and sculptures. Morning sightseeing visits allow children and have a less strict dress code than gambling visits.
- Oceanographic Museum and AquariumSee marine collections, ship models and Mediterranean and tropical sea life. Buses 1 and 2 reach it from the railway station.
Scams to watch for in Monaco
- Taxi overchargingA driver starts the journey without agreeing a fare or switching on the meter. They then demand an inflated amount from the tourist.
- Pickpocketing at sporting eventsSomeone takes a wallet, phone or other valuable from a pocket or bag. Crowded sporting events are the main situation highlighted.
About Monaco
Monaco is a sovereign city-state on the Mediterranean coast, surrounded by French territory.
- Capital
- Monaco
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +377
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Questions
Do american citizens need a visa for Monaco?
American citizens do not need a visa for Monaco. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Monaco?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do monegasque citizens need a visa for the United States?
Monegasque citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United States.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Monaco?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Brazil, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Monaco are easier for american citizens?
Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein Luxembourg, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Monaco?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Monaco?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Monaco?
French.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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