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At a glance

Living index rating
Very expensive
Monthly rent
€600 – €800 for a shared room; €1,500+ to live alone in Monaco
Monthly food
€350 – €500
Other monthly expenses
€150 – €300 (health insurance from about €45, transport up to €40)
Visa processing time
French consulate appointments can take weeks; apply 3 months ahead
Family allowed for students
Limited

Visa requirements

  • Monaco has no visa service of its own: non-EU students apply at a French embassy, consulate or visa centre
  • Living in Monaco: long-stay student visa (valid 3 months), then apply for a Monaco residence card (carte de séjour) within 2 months of arriving
  • Living in nearby France (most students do): French long-stay visa (VLS-TS) instead, and commute to Monaco
  • Admission letter from a Monaco institution, such as the International University of Monaco
  • A Monaco residence card needs a rental contract or proof of accommodation in Monaco and high proof of funds, usually in a Monaco bank account
  • Health and personal liability insurance for the whole course

Work permit after studies

  • No dedicated post-study work visa
  • You need a job offer and a work permit (autorisation d'embauche) for every job in Monaco
  • By law, employers must give priority to Monégasques, then Monaco residents, then people living in neighbouring French communes
  • Many graduates live in France and commute to work in Monaco

Citizenship route

  • Naturalisation needs at least 10 years of ordinary residence in Monaco after age 18
  • The Sovereign Prince decides each application personally and may refuse or waive the rule
  • Citizenship is very rarely granted

Family details

  • There is no family-reunification route as in the EU: a spouse or children can apply for residence if you can show suitable housing, enough money and legal status for them too
  • In practice this is hard on a student budget, and many families live in neighbouring France instead
  • A spouse needs their own work permit to work in Monaco

Universities in Monaco

This guide is for general information. Visa and immigration rules change often, so always check the official government website before you apply. Last updated 6 October 2026.