Monaco grants a residence permit to people who can show accommodation in the principality and sufficient financial means. This page explains how the process applies to Vietnamese nationals, including the French visa step, and where to confirm the rules.
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 assesses applicants on accommodation, financial means, health insurance and a clean record rather than nationality, so Vietnamese nationals can apply. There is no published rule that excludes Vietnamese citizens.
Because Vietnam is outside the European Union and outside the Schengen area, Vietnamese applicants must first obtain a French long stay visa before lodging the Monaco residence application. Monaco has no airport of its own and is reached through France, so the French consular step is part of the process. Confirm the current sequence with the official authority and the relevant French consulate.
The standard route is the residence permit based on proof of accommodation in Monaco, whether owned or rented, plus evidence of sufficient means. Many applicants open an account with a Monaco bank, which issues a reference letter that supports the means requirement.
There is no qualifying investment fixed in Monaco law. Any minimum bank deposit is set by the bank rather than the government, and it varies by institution and profile. Verify the current expectations directly with the official authority and your chosen bank.
After the French long stay visa is in place, the Monaco residence decision is generally reached within a few months, subject to background checks and document completeness. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
Monaco does not set a qualifying investment, so the main planning figure is the bank reference deposit, which is defined by the bank rather than by law. Government permit fees are modest by comparison and depend on the permit category.
The permit categories carry different validity periods and fees. Figures below reflect amounts reported as of June 2026 and should be confirmed with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | None set in law | Means shown through a bank reference and accommodation |
| Bank reference deposit | Set by the bank, not the government | Varies by institution and profile |
| Temporary permit (one year) | EUR 80 | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Ordinary permit (three years) | EUR 100 | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Privileged permit (ten years) | EUR 160 | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| French long stay visa and professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Department of Public Security (Direction de la Surete Publique), Residents Section, Government of Monaco publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Because Vietnam is outside the EU and Schengen, Vietnamese applicants obtain a French long stay visa before lodging the Monaco residence application. Confirm the sequence with the official authority and the French consulate.
No qualifying investment is set in Monaco law. Banks set their own reference deposit to issue the letter that supports the means requirement, and the amount varies. Verify expectations with the official authority and your bank.
The temporary permit is generally valid for one year and is renewable, with ordinary and privileged permits following later. Confirm current categories and fees 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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