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Monaco Visa Requirements for Ecuador Citizens

Visa required

Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Monaco, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Monaco's government says visa applications to enter Monaco must therefore be made at the embassy of the Schengen country that will be the gateway of the stay in Europe; once the Schengen visa is obtained, Monaco can be visited without any other formality.

“Les demandes de visas pour accéder au territoire monégasque doivent par conséquent être effectuées auprès de l'Ambassade du pays de l'espace Schengen qui sera la porte d'entrée du séjour en Europe. Une fois le visa Schengen obtenu, la visite de la Principauté pourra s’effectuer sans aucune autre formalité.”

Source: Government of Monaco — MonServicePublic: Séjourner à Monaco · checked 7 Oct 2026

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Flag of MonacoMonaco visa options for Ecuador citizens

Schengen short-stay visa

Embassy
Fee
90 EUR
Max stay
90 days
Extension
Possible

Under the EU Visa Code, children from six years and below 12 pay EUR 45, and the fee is waived for children under six. Monaco's government says visa applications must be made at the embassy of the Schengen country that will be the point of entry for the stay in Europe; once the Schengen visa is obtained, Monaco can be visited without any other formality.

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What the Monaco visa rules mean for Ecuador travellers

Ecuador citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Monaco. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Schengen short-stay visa, which costs 90 EUR with a processing time of —.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Monaco applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says Monaco follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the S…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 2 blank pages.
  • Travel insurance: The UK government says France handles immigration matters for Monaco and that at border control you may need to show proof of your travel insurance. France's Service-Public lists, among the conditions a foreigner must a…
  • Return or onward ticket: No Monegasque source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement. The UK government says Monaco follows Schengen area rules and that at border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket.

Monaco entry rules compared

Monaco lets 93 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 105. Ecuador citizens are treated the same way as Belize, Bolivia, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Guyana. Overall the Ecuador passport ranks #106 in the world with 48 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Europe? With a Ecuador passport you can also visit 5 countries in the region without a visa, including Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Russia and Ukraine.

In the other direction, Monaco citizens can visit Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days.

Flag of MonacoEntry requirements for Monaco

Passport validity

10 years

The UK government says Monaco follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Monaco's government says nationals of the European Economic Area and associated states need only a valid passport or identity card.

Service-Public.fr (French government) — Un étranger a-t-il besoin d'un visa pour venir en France ? (border entry conditions)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

EUR 30,000.

The UK government says France handles immigration matters for Monaco and that at border control you may need to show proof of your travel insurance. France's Service-Public lists, among the conditions a foreigner must all meet when crossing the border, insurance covering medical and hospital costs in France with minimum cover of €30,000. The EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.

Service-Public.fr (French government) — Un étranger a-t-il besoin d'un visa pour venir en France ? (border entry conditions)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

The UK government says France handles immigration matters for Monaco and that at border control you may need to prove you have enough money for your stay, the amount depending on your accommodation. France's Service-Public sets the level per day of stay in France by proof of accommodation: €32.50 with an attestation d'accueil (host certificate), €65 with proof of a hotel reservation, and €120 without one.

Service-Public.fr (French government) — Un étranger a-t-il besoin d'un visa pour venir en France ? (border entry conditions)✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: EES — Entry/Exit System (biometric registration)

The UK government's travel advice for France says that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays you may need to register biometric details such as fingerprints and a photo, and that there is no cost for EES registration; its Monaco advice says France handles immigration matters for Monaco. The EU's EES site says passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — France travel advice: entry requirements (France handles immigration matters for Monaco)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: ETIAS — European Travel Information and Authorization System

The EU says ETIAS is the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries, that it is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point, and that it will announce the start date several months before launch.

ETIAS — Official EU website✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

Hotels, furnished hotels and guesthouses must create an electronic record for each arriving client and send it without delay to the Direction de la Sûreté Publique (police), which issues an electronic acknowledgement at once. A landlord or main tenant who lodges someone must also send a record to the Direction de la Sûreté Publique on the day of arrival and on the day of departure.

Legimonaco — Ordonnance Souveraine n° 3.153 du 19 mars 1964 relative aux conditions d'entrée et de séjour des étrangers✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Monaco?

Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Monaco, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. Monaco's government says visa applications to enter Monaco must therefore be made at the embassy of the Schengen country that will be the gateway of the stay in Europe; once the Schengen visa is obtained, Monaco can be visited without any other formality.

How much does a Monaco visa cost for Ecuador citizens?

Schengen short-stay visa: 90 EUR, processing —.

How do Ecuador citizens apply for a Monaco visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Monaco before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Monaco?

The UK government says Monaco follows Schengen area rules: your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Monaco's government says nationals of the European Economic Area and associated states need only a valid passport or identity card.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.