Filipino nationals can pursue residence in Monaco, but as non European applicants they first obtain a French long stay visa before applying in Monaco. This page sets out the authority, the routes and what to confirm before you act.
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 does not bar Filipino nationals from residence. Because the Philippines is outside the European Economic Area, a Filipino applicant first applies for a French long stay visa, often called a visa de long sejour or Type D, through the French authorities, then files for the Monaco residence permit known as the Carte de Sejour.
Confirm current consular practice with the French authorities and the Monaco Residents Section, since the two steps are handled separately.
Monaco does not run a fixed price investor programme. Residence rests on showing genuine ties to Monaco. You provide proof of accommodation in Monaco through ownership or a lease, proof of sufficient means to support yourself, often evidenced by a deposit with a Monegasque bank, health cover and a clean criminal record.
There is no minimum deposit set in law. Each bank sets its own threshold based on your profile and family size, so confirm the figure directly with the bank and the authority.
The French long stay visa step comes first and takes time at the consulate. The Monaco permit involves a file and an interview with the Residents Section. The first permit is temporary and valid for one year, with longer permits available after qualifying periods of residence. Confirm current processing windows.
Costs include the French long stay visa fee, the cost of accommodation in Monaco, the bank deposit a Monegasque bank may require, health cover and any professional support. Confirm the current figures with the bank and the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bank deposit for sufficient means | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | No minimum set in law: each bank sets its own |
| French long stay visa fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Paid to the French authorities before the Monaco step |
| Accommodation in Monaco | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Ownership or a lease in your name |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Direction de la Surete Publique (Public Security Directorate), Residents Section publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Filipino nationals are not excluded. As non European applicants they first obtain a French long stay visa, then apply for the Monaco residence permit.
No. Monaco does not run a fixed price investor programme. There is no deposit minimum set in law, and each bank sets its own threshold.
Confirm the visa step with the French authorities and the residence permit with the Monaco Public Security Directorate, Residents Section.
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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