Residence Permit — Family Member or Dependant

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Which family relationships qualify?

A spouse of a Monegasque national can obtain a dedicated permit; for other applicants, a close relative, spouse or partner with whom the applicant lives as a couple can provide accommodation or financial support.

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Limits of the record

No general family-reunification category listing qualifying relatives for foreign residents was found.

https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/residents/the-residence-permit
This permit can be issued to any foreigner who is a spouse of a Monegasque national and who has lived in the Principality for at least one year.
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
Staying with a close relative, your spouse, or partner with whom you are living as a couple
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
Being supported by a relative, spouse or partner with whom you are living as a couple

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

A Monegasque national's foreign spouse qualifies for the spouse permit after at least one year living in Monaco; otherwise the supporting person is a third party (relative, spouse or partner) or, on renewal, another resident, who must document their own financial resources and, if lodging the applicant, their Monegasque residence permit or national identity card.

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Limits of the record

No general rule on the minimum immigration status a foreign resident sponsor must hold.

https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/residents/the-residence-permit
This permit can be issued to any foreigner who is a spouse of a Monegasque national and who has lived in the Principality for at least one year.
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
A letter from a third party (relative, spouse or partner with whom you are living as a couple) confirming that they are supporting you, downloadable here:
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/residents/how-to-renew-your-residence-permit
If applicable, a recent certificate showing that you are being supported by another resident, accompanied by a proof of financial resources, which can be downloaded here:
https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/en/monaco
If lodging : a certificate of free accommodation to be requested by the lodger from the residents' section of the Monegasque Public Safety, accompanied by the lodger's rental lease/or property deed and a copy of the lodger's Monegasque residence permit/or national identity card

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

Relationship proof includes a marriage certificate if married; for children under 16, a passport or identity card for each child plus proof of custody or adoption where applicable; divorce or legal separation certificates where relevant. Documents not in French, English or Italian require a translation.

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https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
If you are married Marriage certificate If you have children under 16 A passport or identity card for each child Proof of custody of minors, if applicable Proof of adoption, if applicable
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
If you are divorced or separated Divorce certificate Certificate of legal separation
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
Important: Where documents are not in French, English or Italian, a translation must be supplied.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

Where a relative, spouse or partner supports the applicant, a letter confirming the support and evidence of that person's financial resources are required; where the applicant stays with them, a certificate of free accommodation signed by that person plus their tenancy agreement or property deed. Accommodation must be large enough for those living there.

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Limits of the record

No income threshold or insurance requirement is specified.

https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
A letter from a third party (relative, spouse or partner with whom you are living as a couple) confirming that they are supporting you, downloadable here:
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
Documentary evidence of that person’s financial resources as appropriate to their circumstances
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
Certificate of free accommodation signed by the person you are staying with (a close relative, your spouse, or partner with whom you are living as a couple), downloadable here Tenancy agreement, if the person you are staying with rents their home Property deed if the person you are staying with owns their home
https://monservicepublic.gouv.mc/en/themes/nationality-and-residency/residency/new-entrants/how-to-apply-for-a-residence-permit
Accommodation in Monaco which is large enough to accommodate those living there, through:

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

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Residence Permit — Family Member or Dependant

Which family relationships qualify?

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

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Your story.
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