Monaco grants residence to applicants who can show accommodation in the Principality and sufficient financial means. Brazilian nationals can apply, with one extra step through France first. This page sets out the process and the figures to confirm.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Monaco residence is open to Brazilian applicants. Because Brazil is outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, a Brazilian applicant must first obtain a French long stay visa, the Type D, from the French consulate before applying in Monaco. This is the main difference from an applicant who already lives in the Schengen area.
Beyond that step, the core tests are the same for everyone, proof of accommodation in Monaco, proof of sufficient means, health cover and a clean criminal record. Confirm the current Brazilian document requirements with the French consulate and the Monaco authority.
There is no single investment price set by the government. Residence rests on accommodation and means. Accommodation can be met by buying property, by renting for at least one year, by being the director of a company that holds property in Monaco, or by living with a close relative who owns or rents in Monaco.
Means are shown by a letter from a Monaco bank confirming a deposit. Banks set their own thresholds, and a figure of around EUR 500,000 is commonly cited as a starting point, though the exact amount depends on the bank, your profile and family size. This is a bank practice, not an official government minimum, so confirm it with the bank and the authority.
The French Type D visa is obtained first, in Brazil, which adds time at the front of the process. Once you hold the visa and have accommodation and a bank attestation, the Monaco file typically takes around three to six months from submission to the card being issued.
Residence is renewed in stages over the years before longer cards become available. Residence in Monaco does not by itself grant citizenship, which is a separate and lengthy process.
The largest commitment is housing, since Monaco property and rents are among the highest anywhere, followed by the bank deposit that satisfies the means test. Government issue charges, translations and professional fees are smaller by comparison.
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| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| French long stay visa, Type D | Confirm the current figure with the French consulate | Required first for Brazilian nationals |
| Bank deposit for the means test | Commonly cited from around EUR 500,000 | Bank practice, not an official minimum |
| Accommodation | Purchase or rent for at least one year | Monaco housing costs are among the highest |
| Government and card fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residents Section, Public Security Department, Principality of Monaco publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Brazilians can apply, but because Brazil is outside the European Union they must first obtain a French long stay Type D visa before applying in Monaco. Confirm the steps with the French consulate and the Monaco authority.
No. The government does not set an investment price. Residence rests on accommodation and a bank attestation of means. Banks set their own deposit thresholds. Confirm with the bank and the authority.
Not directly. Monaco residence is renewed in stages and citizenship is a separate, lengthy process. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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