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Monaco Visa Requirements for Moldova Citizens

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Moldova passport holders do not need a visa to visit Monaco for stays of up to 90 days.

EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.

“The exemption from the visa requirement shall be limited to the holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).”

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

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What the Monaco visa rules mean for Moldova travellers

Moldova citizens can enter Monaco without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. You only need a valid Moldova passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 90-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

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. Moldova citizens are treated the same way as Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Overall the Moldova passport ranks #87 in the world with 74 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Europe? With a Moldova passport you can also visit 44 countries in the region without a visa, including Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium and Bulgaria.

In the other direction, Monaco citizens can visit Moldova 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 Moldovan citizens need a visa for Monaco?

Moldova passport holders do not need a visa to visit Monaco for stays of up to 90 days. EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Moldova in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.

How long can Moldova citizens stay in Monaco?

Up to 90 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

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.