Principality of Monaco visas
Monaco separates residence permission from employer hiring procedures. Anyone aged at least 16 who wants to reside in Monaco for more than three months in a year or settle there must apply for a residence permit, while employers route recruitment through the Employment Office and must account for Monaco employment-priority rules before hiring a chosen candidate.
3 routes · 1 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
MonServicePublic - Nationality and Residency ↗ · Prince's Government of Monaco
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Ordre des Avocats Defenseurs et Avocats pres la Cour d'Appel de Monaco (Monaco Bar) — Professional body for lawyers admitted in Monaco. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator; residence and employment permissions are handled by Monaco government departments.
Visa routes (3)
Residence Permit
Monaco residence permit for anyone aged at least 16 who wants to reside in Monaco for more than three months in a year or settle there.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Employment Authorisation through the Employment Office
Employer-led Monaco recruitment route where job offers are reported to the Employment Office and priority candidates are considered first.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Domestic Staff Work Permit
Monaco route for private individuals hiring domestic staff at their Monaco residence, with Employment Office authorisation and work-permit handling.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Principality of Monaco have?+
We cover 3 Principality of Monaco visa routes in these categories: general residence and sponsored work. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Principality of Monaco visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
1 of the 3 Principality of Monaco routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which Principality of Monaco visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Principality of Monaco routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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