Apply for your tourist visa
Confirm where to apply based on your passport and legal residence, then prepare your documents.
Prepare your application
If Monaco is your main destination, apply through the French consulate or its local service provider responsible for your legal residence. France issues a Schengen visa valid for Monaco and the Schengen area. Use the France-Visas assistant to check your passport, residence, supporting documents and local submission steps.
Submit through the official channel
Use French Schengen short-stay visa for Monaco. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees and processing time
Plan your budget and travel dates with the published fees and timing guidance.
What it costs
- Standard adult short-stay visa fee
- EUR 90
The €90 amount is the standard adult administrative fee. Children and some applicant categories may qualify for a full or partial exemption. If an external provider receives your file, France-Visas says a separate service fee varies by country and is capped at €45 per application; optional paid services may also be offered. Confirm the amount for your filing location.
Read the official fee guidancePublished government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
France-Visas says decisions usually take 15 days, but special checks can extend this to 45 days. Timing varies by nationality and local arrangements, so book early; submit at least two weeks before travel and no more than six months in advance.
Monaco stay calculator
Include previous visits to check the 90-day limit in any 180 days.
Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
A visa or visa waiver does not guarantee entry
At Schengen entry through France, border officers may ask about your trip purpose, accommodation, funds and return plans. Carry relevant supporting documents even if you do not need a visa or already hold one.
Official guidanceAlready hold a Schengen visa or residence permit?
France-Visas says holders of a valid Schengen visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen State may enter Monaco without a separate Monaco visa. Check the document's validity, territorial scope, entry count and permitted stay before travel.
Official guidanceMonaco travel essentials
- Capital
- Monaco
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +377
Monaco entry questions
Do citizens of Gambia need a visa for Monaco?
For tourism in Monaco, ordinary passport holders from Gambia need a visa before travel. The stay limit is 90 days in any 180-day period.
How long can I stay in Monaco?
The short-visit limit is 90 days in any 180-day period. Count all your short visits to Monaco together, including both arrival and departure days. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive. At Schengen entry through France, border officers may ask about your trip purpose, accommodation, funds and return plans. Carry relevant supporting documents even if you do not need a visa or already hold one.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 3 months after planned departure. Issued within the last 10 years. At least 2 blank pages.
How much is the government fee?
Standard adult short-stay visa fee: EUR 90 per person.
How long does a decision take?
France-Visas says decisions usually take 15 days, but special checks can extend this to 45 days. Timing varies by nationality and local arrangements, so book early; submit at least two weeks before travel and no more than six months in advance.
What fees apply for a Monaco visitor visa?
The €90 amount is the standard adult administrative fee. Children and some applicant categories may qualify for a full or partial exemption. If an external provider receives your file, France-Visas says a separate service fee varies by country and is capped at €45 per application; optional paid services may also be offered. Confirm the amount for your filing location.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Monaco’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open French Schengen short-stay visa for Monaco
If Monaco is your main destination, apply through the French consulate or its local service provider responsible for your legal residence. France issues a Schengen visa valid for Monaco and the Schengen area. Use the France-Visas assistant to check your passport, residence, supporting documents and local submission steps.
Check current processing guidance
Check Monaco visa guidance
France handles immigration for Monaco. France-Visas explains the short-stay exemption and where to apply if a visa is required.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Monaco with an ordinary Gambia passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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