🇲🇨 Monaco · Employer-sponsored work
How to register an application for authorisation to hire staff or to amend/renew a work permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €5,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 60,000 |
| Proof of savings | €25,000 |
| Minimum investment | €100,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €300 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://monentreprise.gouv.mc/en/themes/employment/general-information/how-to-register-an-application-for-authorisation-to-hire-staff-or-to-amend-renew-a-work-permit.
- Typical processing: ~5 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €5,000.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“or to amend/renew a work permit can only be made”
“procedural page on registering a work-permit application; does not mention permanent residence”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.