Applying for a Monaco resident's card requires presenting a structured set of original civil documents, proof of lodging, and certified financial records to the Police Department. All documents written in languages other than French, English, or Italian must be accompanied by a certified French translation. The specific requirements are designed to prove that the applicant does not pose a security risk, has legitimate and sufficiently sized housing in the Principality, and possesses the financial means to live in Monaco without working locally. In addition to standard administrative papers, third-country nationals must present their valid French long-stay visa passport stamp.