Banking

Monaco — Banking: Required Documents

Monaco private banks require extensive documentation reflecting strict AML/KYC standards: valid ID (passport/national ID), proof of address (utility bill, under 3 months old), demonstrated solvency and detailed source-of-wealth documentation (company sale proceeds, inheritance, salary history), a CV covering professional background, and professional/bank references. Non-residents face more stringent source-of-wealth scrutiny since banks cannot rely on Monaco residency vetting as a secondary check; physical presence is mandatory at all major private banks — remote-only account opening is not accepted at tier-1 institutions. Minimum private-banking thresholds for non-residents typically run €500,000-3,000,000 depending on the bank, with tier-1 institutions often effectively requiring €2-3 million. As of 2026, documentation review takes 6-10 weeks (up from 4-6 weeks in 2023), reflecting the ongoing FATF grey-list monitoring period.

Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) · Last verified 2026-07-18

Key Facts

  • Required documents: valid ID, proof of address (<3 months old), source-of-wealth documentation, CV, professional/bank references.
  • Physical presence is mandatory at all major Monaco private banks — no remote-only opening at tier-1 institutions.
  • Non-resident minimum private-banking threshold: €500,000-3,000,000, often effectively €2-3M at tier-1 banks.
  • 2026 documentation review timeline: 6-10 weeks, up from 4-6 weeks in 2023, due to FATF grey-list monitoring.

Timelines

  • Documentation review (2026): 6-10 weeks

Required Documents

  • Passport/national ID
  • Proof of address (<3 months)
  • Source-of-wealth documentation
  • CV
  • Professional and bank references

Common Mistakes

  • Assuming remote-only account opening is possible at a major private bank — physical presence is required.
  • Underestimating the source-of-wealth documentation burden as a non-resident, which is stricter than for residents.

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