Permanent Residence in Monaco
One documented route of this kind in Monaco, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Long-Term Residence (Carte de séjour privilégiée) and Residence Categories
Progression from Temporaire to Ordinaire to Privilégié (long-term) residence permits based on accumulated years of residence.
- Processing time
- Not published officially; renewals processed at a scheduled appointment.
- Validity
- Temporaire 1 year; Ordinaire 3 years; Privilégié 10 years; Spouse of Monegasque 5 years.
- Language requirement
- No formal language test for residence renewals.
- Permanent residence
- Privilégié (long-term) after 10 years' residence (reducible to 1 year in special cases).
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation possible after 10 years' ordinary residence after age 18, wholly discretionary.
Requirements
- Maintain continuous legal residence in Monaco
- Ordinaire: 3 years' prior residence
- Privilégié (long-term): 10 years' prior residence (reducible to 1 year in special cases)
- Continued proof of accommodation and resources at each renewal
Required Documents
- Valid passport/ID required
- Signed sworn statement required
- Latest electricity bill required
- Latest rent receipt (if applicable)
- Proof of resources (payslip, business authorisation, or bank reference) required
- Certificate of accommodation (if neither owner nor tenant)
Official fees
- Temporaire first issue 80 EUR
- Ordinaire first issue 100 EUR
- Privilégié first issue 160 EUR
- Privilégié renewal 80 EUR
- Late renewal fee 50 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Hold Temporaire permit
Begin with the 1-year Temporaire permit.
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2
Renew to Ordinaire
After 3 years' residence, obtain the 3-year Ordinaire permit.
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3
Apply for Privilégié
After 10 years' residence, apply for the 10-year Privilégié (long-term) permit.
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4
Renew on time
Renew on or before each expiry date via the online service, attending an appointment to collect the card and pay the fee.