Family Reunification in Monaco
One documented route of this kind in Monaco, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Family Residence and Spouse of a Monegasque National
Family members establish residence under the standard residence-permit regime by proving cohabitation/support; spouses of Monegasque nationals have a dedicated 5-year permit category.
- Processing time
- Not published officially; comparable to the standard residence-permit timeline (several weeks to ~3 months).
- Validity
- Spouse of Monegasque permit valid 5 years; other family members per the standard residence categories.
- Language requirement
- No formal language test for the family permit.
- Permanent residence
- Privilégié (long-term) after 10 years' residence (reducible to 1 year in special cases).
- Citizenship
- Spouses may declare for nationality after 20 years of marriage (10 years if married before 1 July 2022).
Requirements
- Proof of cohabitation with / support from a Monaco resident or national
- Spouse of Monegasque: marriage to a Monegasque national plus at least 1 year residence
- Host's proof of accommodation and sufficient resources
- Non-EEA family members: French Type-D long-stay visa beforehand
Required Documents
- Marriage certificate required
- Children's passports and custody proof (if applicable)
- Host's proof of accommodation required
- Host's proof of resources required
- Valid passport + (non-EEA only) French Type-D long-stay visa required
Official fees
- Spouse-of-Monegasque permit, first issue 80 EUR
- Spouse-of-Monegasque permit, renewal 40 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Obtain French long-stay visa (non-EEA)
Non-EEA family members obtain a French Type-D long-stay visa.
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2
Gather family documents
Collate marriage/custody documents and the host's accommodation and resource proof.
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3
Submit to Residency Section
Submit the residence-permit application under the standard regime.
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4
Interview and issuance
Attend interview and biometric appointment; pay the fee.