The Residence Permit

The residence permit also allows non-EU residents to enter, leave and move within the Shengen area, to have a digital identity enabling them to prove their identity on the Principality's compatible online services, as well as an electronic signature with evidential value.

Residence permits are not issued to children under 16. A travel document can be issued to make it easier for foreign minors to travel.

In Monaco, there are four categories of residence permits for foreigners aged over 16:

Late renewals of any category of residence permit are charged at €50.

The fee for issuing a duplicate residence permit (any category) is €80.

To update a permit (any category) in the event of a change in civil status, family circumstances or address, a fee of €30 is payable.

If you do not yet hold a residence permit:

• You can request your residence permit by following the procedure described on the following sheet

If you already hold a residence permit:

• You wish to renew your expired residence permit: How to renew your residence permit
• Your residence permit has been stolen, lost or damaged: How to apply for a duplicate of residence permit
• You wish to report a change of civil status, address, nationality or profession on your residence permit: How to notify a change in your circumstances
• You wish to request a document certifying your residence in the Principality of Monaco: How to apply for a residence certificate for administrative purposes
• You wish to request a residence certificate for tax purposes: How to apply for a residence certificate for tax purposes

New residence permits mean that all residents who wish to do so can activate their digital identity with the staff member who issues their card or by using one of the self-service interactive terminals available at Residents' Section

Your residence permit contains your digital identity in the form of an electronic certificate. Once activated, it is recognised by organisations which offer online services. This electronic certificate allows you to be identified with certainty, you can also use it to sign documents digitally.

When your new residence permit is issued, a card reader (USB) will be issued too so that you can use your ID document from your personal computer, and access online services and sign a digital document this way. You will also need to install some simple software so that you can identify yourself and enter your PIN when you want to access an online service or sign an electronic document.

If you would like to activate the digital identity on your residence permit, you will need to renew your card in line with the current renewal or replacement procedures. Full details of how to renew your residence permit are available at this link

Find out all you need to know about digital identity on the MConnect website

A foreign national who leaves the Principality must return their residence permit eight days prior to their departure.

The Police Department will issue a certificate attesting to their stay in Monaco.

A single certificate will be issued; copies can be requested by email. 

This certificate may be useful for customs, banking, consular or administrative formalities.
Residency permits that have expired or are held by foreign nationals who no longer meet the conditions set out in Article 1 are of no value. They will be withdrawn from their holders.

Required documents: 

• Proof of identity (national identity card, passport)
• The residence permit (along with the permits of every family member leaving the Principality of Monaco)
• Proof of the date of departure (such as a final SMEG bill, certificate of lease termination, new lease)
• New address