On Wednesday 26 March 2025, the offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Social Services (DASO), located at 23 avenue Albert II, will be exceptionally closed to the public due to the department’s relocation.
From 2 April, the department will receive visitors at its new, permanent home situated at 5 Promenade Honoré II.
In the interim period, from 27 March to 1 April inclusive, both sites will be temporarily open to the public. Please call 98.98.41.00 to find out which DASO offices you should visit, depending on the nature of your query.
The social unemployment allowance is awarded to unemployed Monegasques over the age of 18 who are no longer eligible for unemployment benefit and who benefit from socio-educational support, with a possible top-up to professional earnings and for dependent children.
Understanding the process
The social unemployment allowance can be paid to anyone:
- Of Monegasque nationality
- Over 18 years of age
- No work activity
- Who has exhausted their entitlement to unemployment benefit and public assistance paid by the Department of Employment, or who is not entitled to this support
- Who is receiving social and educational support from the Department of Social Welfare and Social Services, and requires stable and regular residence in the Principality to ensure that this is
carried out effectively
A differential minimum income may be paid in addition to a professional income for a period of three consecutive months, which may be renewable.
The amount paid determined on the basis of means testing, which may be increased for dependant children.
Recipients of the Minimum Income can receive monthly service vouchers and may claim state medical assistance if they are not covered by a Monegasque or foreign social security fund.
Recipients may also be entitled to subsidiary compensatory family allowance.
To collate your application for the Minimum Income, please gather the documents listed below:
- The request form duly completed and signed:
- A copy of the identity cards of all members of the household, a copy of the student card or proof of enrolment (certificat de scolarité), where applicable
- Applicant’s family civil status form or a copy of family record booklet
- Bank account or post office bank account details
- Legal separation order or divorce decree for separated or divorced persons
- A declaration of all sources of income received by the applicant and their spouse covering the last twelve months:
- Proof of income received over the last twelve months or a Sworn Statement declaring no income
- A declaration from the applicant and/or their spouse listing each of their bank accounts, together with full bank statements issued by each bank:
- Proof that medical cover has ended
- Proof of non-receipt of family benefits
- Proof that unemployment benefit or social welfare benefits have ended issued by the Department of Employment or, where applicable, a certificate of non-entitlement
- A Sworn Statement disclosing all bank accounts:
The Director of Social Welfare and Social Services may request additional supporting documents needed to examine the case.
Once all the supporting documents have been collated and the application form is fully complete, you must:
- Contact the Department of Social Welfare and Social Services (DASO) on 98 98 41 00
- Make an appointment with the Financial Social Support Office
The social unemployment allowance is paid monthly in arrears from the month following the application.
See also
See also
Legal References
Legal References
Administrative contact
5 Promenade Honoré II
Hall A - 4th floor
98000 Monaco
Opening hours :
from 9.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday
Phone :
Administrative contact
5 Promenade Honoré II
Hall A - 4th floor
98000 Monaco
Opening hours :
from 9.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday
Phone :