Residency

Monaco — Residency: Required Documents

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.

Gouvernement de Monaco - MonServicePublic · Last verified 2026-07-17

Key Facts

  • A valid passport is required, including the French long-stay (Type D) visa for non-EEA nationals.
  • A clean criminal record extract (or certificate of good conduct) from the countries of residence over the past five years is mandatory.
  • Proof of accommodation requires a registered lease (minimum one year), property deed, or a certificate of free lodging.
  • A certificate of free lodging must be accompanied by the host's own title deed or registered lease.
  • Proof of sufficient income requires a Monaco bank reference letter, an employment contract, or a business permit.
  • A completed, official residency application form must be submitted at the scheduled physical interview.
  • Applicants must provide a signed solemn declaration certifying they have never been bankrupt or convicted of a crime.

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