Genvisec advises that all business and leisure travel should be allowed to 

Monaco.

 

Crime

 

Police have issued warnings that counterfeit Euro notes are in circulation. Check that notes you receive are genuine.

 

Street crime is rare, but you should take sensible precautions to safeguard your passport and valuables.

 

Thefts have occurred on trains to and from Monaco, and at Nice airport, particularly at the car rental parks where bags have been stolen while drivers are loading their cars. 

 

Road travel

 

To drive in Monaco you must have a valid EU driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. If you are driving a vehicle that does not belong to you then written permission from the registered owner may also be required.

 

The minimum age for driving a car is 18 years

 

Speed and alcohol limits are strictly enforced.

 

Swimming

 

Follow local advice regarding swimming in the sea especially if jellyfish are present in the sea.

 

Local laws and customs

 

Apart from on the beaches and in bathing areas, it is not permitted to walk about in swimsuits, stripped to the waist, or bare foot. Appropriate clothing must be worn in all public places and especially in religious buildings.

 

Money

 

Even though Monaco is not a member of the European Union, the local currency is the Euro.

 

Health

 

Monaco is not a Member of the European Union and therefore EU reciprocal medical arrangements do not apply. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not provide health cover in Monaco. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

 

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 18 and ask for an ambulance. You should contact your insurance/medical assistance company promptly if you are referred to a medical facility for treatment.

 

Entry Requirements

 

Visas

 

France handles immigration and customs matters for Monaco. If your passport describes you as an EU Citizen you will not need a visa to enter France. Other passport holders should check the current entry requirements on the website of the French Foreign Ministry and if necessary confirm with the nearest French Diplomatic mission.

 

Passport validity

 

You must hold a valid passport to enter Monaco. Your passport must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required.

 

Emergency travel documents

 

Emergency travel documents are accepted for entry, airside transit and exit from Monaco.

 

Consular assistance

 

UK Citizens-No representation in Monace nearest is Marseilles, France.

 

British Consulate Marseille

24, Avenue du Prado

13006 Marseille 

France

 

Telephone

+33 (0) 4 91 15 72 10

 

Fax

+33 (0) 4 91 37 47 06

 

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.00am to 12.30pm

Outside normal working hours, a consular Emergency Service is in operation and can be contacted on +33 (0)4 91 15 72 10

 

US citizens

 

Embassy of the United States of America

103 Mateevici street

Chisinau MD-2009

Republic of Moldova

 

Tel: (+373 22) 408 300 (Reception)

Fax: (+373 22) 233 044

 

Visas Services

 

For all visa and immigration questions

 

Call 022-893060 in Moldova, or 1-703-988-7104 in the USA.

 

You can also visit www.ustraveldocs.com/md, or email support-moldova@ustraveldocs.com.

 

U.S. Citizen Services

 

The United States does not have a diplomatic mission located in Monaco. The U.S. Consul General in Marseille, France, is formally accredited to Monaco.

 

The U.S. Consulate General at Marseille is located at 12, Place Varian Fry, 13086 Marseille.

 

Telephone: [33]-04-91-54-92-00.

 

Canadian Citizens

The Canadian Embassy in Paris has jurisdiction over Monaco. The consular section has online information for Canadians moving to or living in France and Monaco.

 

Canadian Embassy in France

At: 35 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France

Tel: +33 (0)1 44 43 29 02

Fax: +33 (0)1 44 43 29 86

email 

The Canadian Consulate in Monaco can provide citizens services for Canadians and their families living in Monaco.

 

Consulate of Canada 

At: 23, rue Emile de Loth, 98000 Monaco 

Tel: +377 97 70 62 42 

Fax: +377 97 97 57 09

Open: 09:00-12:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday, upon appointment