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Monaco Residence Permit — Independent Means

5 facts quoted from the official source

Residence based on sufficient personal resources without relying on gainful employment in Monaco.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityThe file includes a recent criminal record and a declaration concerning convictions and legal disqualifications.via france-visas.gouv.fr
  • Financial meansThe applicant may provide a certified Monegasque bank statement or documented third-party financial support.via france-visas.gouv.fr
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationSuitable Monaco accommodation is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Gainful activityIndependent-means settlement is evidenced without relying on gainful employment.via france-visas.gouv.fr
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial residence validityThe initial temporary residence permit is valid for one year.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Monaco?
The official source states: Residence based on sufficient personal resources without relying on gainful employment in Monaco.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant may provide a certified Monegasque bank statement or documented third-party financial support. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Monaco?
The official source states: Suitable Monaco accommodation is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official monservicepublic.gouv.mc page for this route, last read 2026-07-25.

We checked 5 points against the official source; 5 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source monservicepublic.gouv.mcLast read 2026-07-25 Every quote on this page is from this Monaco government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-25 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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