Monaco
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Monaco
- Population
- 38,341
- 2025
- Area
- 75 km²
- Official language
- French
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$288,002
- 2024
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Monaco does not allow dual citizenship: naturalised citizens must give up their previous nationality, and Monégasques who acquire another nationality lose theirs. Only spouses who acquire by declaration keep their original nationality.
Monaco (Europe) has data on 10/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Family Relocation Score — #1/198 (87.2/100). Lowest relative position: Education Index — #27/191 (81.0/100). The passport ranks #16/198 and reaches 186 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 88.1/100 (#3/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Monaco without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Monaco.
Scores on 10 indices
- Health & Longevity89.0
- Safety & Stability96.1
- Economy & Income74.8
- Education81.0
- Environment & Clean Water66.9
- Infrastructure100.0
- Digital Connectivity82.6
- Educational Attainment100.0
- Expected Years of Schooling69.1
- Education Spending52.1
- Basic Access100.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism96.7
- Law Enforcement & Order89.2
- Road Safety100.0
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes99.6
- Coverage & Access94.5
- Health Workforce & Facilities100.0
- Spending & Investment53.1
- Financial Protection92.0
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives100.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security57.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights92.4
- Political Stability96.7
- Institutions & Regulation89.1
- Financial Soundness53.7
- Freedom of Capital Movement95.0
- Education81.0
- Healthcare89.0
- Safety96.1
- Quality of Life83.5
- Passport87.8
- Passport87.8
- Quality of Life83.5
- Safety96.1
- Healthcare89.0
- Education81.0
- Wealth Protection85.7
- Tax94.9
- Healthcare89.0
- Safety96.1
- Quality of Life83.5
- Tax94.9
- Wealth Protection85.7
At a glance
Entering Monaco
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 4/10 indices: Tax Freedom Index, Family Relocation Score, Global Citizenship Score and Retirement Destination Index
- Above the regional median on 9/10 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Carte de Séjour (Residence Permit)
Frequently asked questions about Monaco
What is the capital of Monaco?
The capital of Monaco is Monaco.
What is the population of Monaco?
According to the World Bank, Monaco had a population of 38,341 in 2025.
What is the official language of Monaco?
The official language of Monaco is French.
What currency does Monaco use?
Monaco uses the Euro (EUR).
Does Monaco allow dual citizenship?
Monaco does not allow dual citizenship: naturalised citizens must give up their previous nationality, and Monégasques who acquire another nationality lose theirs. Only spouses who acquire by declaration keep their original nationality.
How strong is the Monaco passport?
The Monaco passport ranks #16 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 186 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Monaco passport holders?
Holders of the Monaco passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 23 destinations and need an e-Visa for 38. Full list: Monaco passport page.
How many passports can enter Monaco without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Monaco without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Monaco offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Monaco: Carte de Séjour (Residence Permit). Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Monaco?
In Monaco, an application under Carte de Séjour (Residence Permit) takes about 2–4 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Monaco through these programmes?
Through Carte de Séjour (Residence Permit), citizenship of Monaco is possible after about 10 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Monaco?
In Monaco, Carte de Séjour (Residence Permit) requires 183 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Monaco?
Carte de Séjour (Residence Permit) can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Monaco strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Monaco is strongest on the Family Relocation Score (#1 of 198) and weakest on the Education Index (#27 of 191).
How does Monaco rank for quality of life?
Monaco scores 83.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #20 of 211.
How safe is Monaco?
Monaco scores 96.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #6 of 203.
How does Monaco rank for healthcare?
Monaco scores 89.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #5 of 192.
How does Monaco rank for education?
Monaco scores 81.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #27 of 191.
How does Monaco rank on taxes?
Monaco scores 94.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #10 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Monaco rank for wealth protection?
Monaco scores 85.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #16 of 205.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 10 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
