Monaco · Spouse visas
Monaco Spouse of a resident
First stay: 1 yr
Temporary residence card for the spouse or partner of a Monaco resident
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Key facts
Spouse of a resident is a spouse visas route for Monaco. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €80 ≈ $89
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€80 ≈ $89
- EUR 80 (≈ $89)Issue fee for a first temporary residence card (renewal EUR 40 (≈ $45)).
RenewalRenewable
The temporary card is valid one year and renewable.
Permanent residenceAfter 10 years of residence
A 10-year privileged card is available after 10 years of residence with effective presence in Monaco (the 10 years can be reduced to 1 year in particular cases); an ordinary 3-year card comes after 3 years.
CitizenshipAfter 10 years of residence
Naturalisation can be requested after 10 years of habitual residence in Monaco after age 18, and is granted at the Sovereign Prince's discretion.
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is the spouse or partner of a person who lives in Monaco and can support them.
- The applicant has a home in Monaco suited to the household, as owner, shareholder of the owning company, tenant or guest of a close relative or partner.
What you must show2
- The resident signs a support letter and shows their own resources.
- Issue fee EUR 80 (≈ $89) for a first temporary card.
Documents2
- A marriage certificate for married applicants, plus the resident's proof of housing and resources.
- A passport with the establishment visa, a birth certificate under three months old and a sworn statement for first-time applicants.
Steps2
- Apply online through the dedicated service or on paper at the Residents Section, 9 rue Suffren-Reymond.
- A complete file is followed by an individual interview with original documents.
When you become tax resident
How Monaco decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
The exemption is defined by genuine establishment in Monaco.
- Income tax
Monegasque nationals and residents, except French nationals, pay no income tax in Monaco.
All tax rules for Monaco Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Accommodation
A marriage certificate for married applicants, plus the resident's proof of housing and resources
- Police certificate and civil documents
A marriage certificate for married applicants, plus the resident's proof of housing and resources
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Residence card for a spouse or partner supported financially by a resident of Monaco. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 80 (≈ $89) · Issue fee for a first temporary residence card (renewal EUR 40 (≈ $45)). 2
Requirements
- The applicant is the spouse or partner of a person who lives in Monaco and can support them. 1
- The applicant has a home in Monaco suited to the household, as owner, shareholder of the owning company, tenant or guest of a close relative or partner. 1
- The resident signs a support letter and shows their own resources. 1
- Issue fee EUR 80 (≈ $89) for a first temporary card. 2
- A marriage certificate for married applicants, plus the resident's proof of housing and resources. 1
- A passport with the establishment visa, a birth certificate under three months old and a sworn statement for first-time applicants. 1
- Apply online through the dedicated service or on paper at the Residents Section, 9 rue Suffren-Reymond. 1
- A complete file is followed by an individual interview with original documents. 1
Stay
- Temporary card valid one year.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
EEA and third-country nationals listed by Monaco (including Andorra, Switzerland and San Marino) need no visa; other nationals need a long-stay establishment visa (type D) from the French consulate nearest their last home, or a transfer of residence from the French embassy in Monaco if settled in France for over a year.
Official sources
- Demander une carte de séjour · Government of Monaco (MonServicePublic) · checked 2026-10-11
- La carte de séjour · Government of Monaco (MonServicePublic) · checked 2026-10-11
- Loi n. 1.155 du 18 decembre 1992 relative a la nationalite (Art. 3 and 5) · Legimonaco (Government of the Principality of Monaco) · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a resident and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a resident | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a resident Italy | Needs income of €11k+ a year ≈ $12k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a resident?
A fee of EUR 80 (≈ $89). Issue fee for a first temporary residence card (renewal EUR 40 (≈ $45)).
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a resident?
Temporary card valid one year.
Does the Spouse of a resident lead to permanent residence in Monaco?
Time on the Spouse of a resident counts toward permanent residence in Monaco, which the rules allow after 10 years of residence. Time on the Spouse of a resident counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 10 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a resident holders taxed in Monaco?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a resident. The standard rules apply: Monegasque nationals and residents, except French nationals, pay no income tax in Monaco.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Demander une carte de séjour · Government of Monaco (MonServicePublic) · checked 2026-10-11
- La carte de séjour · Government of Monaco (MonServicePublic) · checked 2026-10-11
- Loi n. 1.155 du 18 decembre 1992 relative a la nationalite (Art. 3 and 5) · Legimonaco (Government of the Principality of Monaco) · checked 2026-10-11
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