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Monaco Residence Permit — Self-Employed or Business Activity

5 facts quoted from the official source

Residence for a foreign national authorised to establish or conduct a business or self-employed activity in Monaco.

Route type
Business & self-employment
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
  • Business authorisationForeign nationals must obtain the applicable authorisation to exercise a business activity in Monaco.via monentreprise.gouv.mc
  • Financial capacityThe settlement file requires the business-authorisation receipt and a detailed statement of bank accounts, including one in Monaco.via france-visas.gouv.fr
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationSuitable accommodation in Monaco is required for residence.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial residence validityThe initial temporary residence permit is valid for one year.
  • Long-stay visaForeign applicants settling in Monaco apply for the Monaco long-stay visa through the French consular network.via france-visas.gouv.fr
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Monaco?
The official source states: Residence for a foreign national authorised to establish or conduct a business or self-employed activity in Monaco.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Monaco?
The official source states: Suitable accommodation in Monaco is required for residence.

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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