Embassy
Embassy of Monaco, London
London
7 Upper Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 2LX W1K 2LX
Monaco visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Monaco. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
MCO
Monaco
No visa needed
Visit without a visa if France’s short-visit rules allow your nationality.
- Visa
- Not required
- 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 Kingdom
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyEUR €
- Time+9h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- 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
Other Europe passports
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for Monaco?
British citizens do not need a visa for Monaco. Show your passport at the border.
Do monegasque citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Monegasque citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United Kingdom.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Monaco?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Monaco are easier for british citizens?
Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein Luxembourg, and 3 more let british 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 Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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