Monaco

Monaco Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

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Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

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Monaco visa at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (Schengen visa €90 if required)
Processing time: 15 calendar days typical (up to 30-45 in peak)
Validity: Per Schengen entry
Maximum stay: 90 days in any 180 (Schengen count; Monaco days may not be counted separately)
Visa required?: Monaco has no airport/border control of its own — you enter through France. Schengen-exempt nationals (Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, USA, UK, EU, Australia etc.) enter freely; visa-required nationals (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines etc.) need a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Monaco?

Travellers from Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Monaco without a visa. Monaco has no airport/border control of its own — you enter through France. Schengen-exempt nationals (Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, USA, UK, EU, Australia etc.) enter freely; visa-required nationals (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines etc.) need a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Monaco for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Government of Monaco — Public Service) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Monaco visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Entry via France (Schengen rules apply)

Official fee: Free (Schengen visa €90 if required)

Validity: Per Schengen entry
Max stay: 90 days in any 180 (Schengen count; Monaco days may not be counted separately)
Processing time: On arrival via France
Where to apply: No separate application — Schengen visa via France's embassy/VFS if needed

Who needs it: Monaco has no airport/border control of its own — you enter through France. Schengen-exempt nationals (Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, USA, UK, EU, Australia etc.) enter freely; visa-required nationals (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines etc.) need a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Visa-free: Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.

Required documents

Passport valid ≥3 months beyond departure
Schengen visa if nationality requires
Return ticket
Accommodation proof

Arrival card: None

Not a Schengen member but only reachable through Schengen; a multiple-entry Schengen visa is essential for visa-required nationals since re-entering France counts as a new entry.

Source: Government of Monaco — Public Service · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) via France

Official fee: EUR 90

Validity: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period; visa validity as issued
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: 15 calendar days typical (up to 30-45 in peak)
Processing time: 15 calendar days typical (up to 30-45 in peak)
Where to apply: French embassy/consulate or VFS Global (offline appointment)

Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other non-EEA nationals needing a Schengen visa. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt and do not apply.

Required documents

Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended stay with 2 blank pages
Completed Schengen visa application form
Recent passport photos (Schengen spec)
Travel medical insurance min EUR 30,000 coverage
Confirmed return/onward flight itinerary
Proof of accommodation in Monaco/France
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
Cover letter and employment/business proof

Extra charges: VFS Global service fee; travel insurance; possible courier fees

Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

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Monaco visa — frequently asked questions

No. Monaco is not in the Schengen Area itself but applies Schengen rules and has no independent visa. Entry is via France, so travellers use a French Schengen visa. There is no Monaco e-visa.

Yes. Indians must obtain a French Schengen short-stay visa (Type C), applied for through the French consulate or VFS Global. There is no visa-on-arrival.

No. Singapore is visa-exempt for the Schengen Area and Monaco, allowing stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.

Yes. Once a Schengen visa is obtained, you may visit Monaco with no additional formalities.

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period, whether visa-free (Singapore) or on a Schengen visa.

The standard Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 for adults, plus a VFS service fee. Fees can change; verify at the time of application.

Through French diplomatic missions or the VFS Global France application centres in India.

When ETIAS launches, visa-exempt nationals including Singaporeans will need an ETIAS travel authorisation before entering the Schengen area and Monaco. Check the official ETIAS site near travel.

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