Europe
Monaco
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Still current at: 25 July 2008
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Updated: 22 May 2008
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This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Laws and Customs section (reference to duty free items removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel Summary
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There is no resident British Diplomatic Mission in Monaco. Routine consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Paris. In case of an emergency you should contact the Honorary British Consul in Monaco. See the General section of this advice for more details.
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There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
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Police have issued warnings that counterfeit Euro notes are in circulation on the continent. You should be aware and take all precautions to ensure that notes you receive, from sources other than banks and legitimate Bureaux de Change, are genuine.
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Most visits are trouble-free. The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Monaco in 2007 was for replacing lost or stolen passports.
- Monaco is not a Member of the European Union and therefore EU reciprocal medical arrangements do not apply. We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
Safety and security
Terrorism
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
For more general information see Terrorism Abroad.
Crime
Street crime is almost unknown. However, you should take the usual precautions of taking care of passports and money.
Be vigilant when travelling on trains to and from Monaco as thefts have occurred. Thefts have also occurred at Nice airport, particularly at the car rental parks where bags have been stolen as drivers are loading their cars.
For more general information see Victims of Crime Abroad.
Local Travel
Access to Monaco is by road, rail or helicopter from Nice airport.
Road Travel
If you wish to drive in Monaco you must have a valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. If you are driving a vehicle that does not belong to you then written permission from the registered owner may also be requested.
The minimum age for driving a car in Monaco is 18 years old.
You should be aware that speed limits are strictly enforced as are the laws concerning anyone who drives while over the alcohol limit.
Further advice on driving outside the UK can be obtained from motoring organisations such as the AA and RAC.
Local Travel
Access to Monaco is by road, rail or helicopter from Nice airport.
Road Travel
If you wish to drive in Monaco you must have a valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. If you are driving a vehicle that does not belong to you then written permission from the registered owner may also be requested.
The minimum age for driving a car in Monaco is 18 years old.
You should be aware that speed limits are strictly enforced as are the laws concerning anyone who drives while over the alcohol limit.
Further advice on driving outside the UK can be obtained from motoring organisations such as the AA and RAC.
For more general information see Driving Abroad.
Local laws and customs
Apart from on the beaches and in bathing areas, it is not permitted to walk about in swimsuits, stripped to the waist, or bare foot. Appropriate clothing must be worn in all public establishments and especially in religious buildings.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Travel Advice Relevant to You.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Travel Advice Relevant to You.
Entry requirements
Visas
France handles immigration and customs matters for Monaco. Normal documentation required for entry into France is required for entry into Monaco. Therefore, if you are a British Citizen or British Subject with Right of Abode in the UK, you will not need a visa to enter Monaco.
Other British passport holders should confirm the current entry requirements with the nearest French Diplomatic mission. All British passport holders require a valid passport.
Passport validity
There is no minimum passport validity requirement but you should ensure that your passport is valid for the proposed period of your stay.
Travelling with children
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.
Health
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not provide health cover in Monaco. It is essential that you have comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover.
You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. For more general information on how to do this see HIV and AIDS.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Monaco and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the NaTHNaC and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
For more general health information see Travel Health.
You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. For more general information on how to do this see HIV and AIDS.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Monaco and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the NaTHNaC and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
For more general health information see Travel Health.
General
Insurance
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more general information see Travel Insurance.
If things do go wrong when you are oversees then this is How We Can Help.
Registration
Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency. More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here.
Emergency assistance
There is no resident British Diplomatic Mission in Monaco. Routine consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Paris. In case of emergency, contact the Honorary British Consul in Monaco, 33 blvd Princesse Charlotte, MC 98000 MONACO (tel: (377) 93 50 99 54; fax: (377) 97 70 72 00). Personal callers on non urgent business are asked to make an appointment.
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more general information see Travel Insurance.
If things do go wrong when you are oversees then this is How We Can Help.
Registration
Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency. More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here.
Emergency assistance
There is no resident British Diplomatic Mission in Monaco. Routine consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Paris. In case of emergency, contact the Honorary British Consul in Monaco, 33 blvd Princesse Charlotte, MC 98000 MONACO (tel: (377) 93 50 99 54; fax: (377) 97 70 72 00). Personal callers on non urgent business are asked to make an appointment.
Money
Even though Monaco is not a member of the European Union the local currency is the Euro.
Police have issued warnings that counterfeit Euro notes are in circulation on the continent. You should be aware and take all precautions to ensure that notes you receive, from sources other than banks and legitimate Bureaux de Change, are genuine.
New legislation on the controls of cash entering or leaving the EU applies in all Member States from 15 June 2007. Any person entering or leaving the EU will have to declare the cash that they are carrying if this amounts to 10,000 euros or more; this includes cheques, travellers’ cheques, money orders, etc. This will not apply to anyone travelling via the EU to a non-EU country, as long as the original journey started outside of the EU nor to those travelling within the EU.
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France, Paris, British Embassy
Address:
British Embassy
BP111-08, 75383 PARIS CEDEX 08 Paris
Telephone:
(33) 1 44 51 31 00
(33) 1 49 55 73 00 British Council
Fax:
(33) 1 44 51 32 88 Management
(33) 1 44 51 34 00 Commercial
(33) 1 44 51 32 34 Press and Public Affairs
(33) 1 44 51 34 85 Political/Economic
(33) 1 44 51 34 40 Defence/Technology
(33) 1 44 51 31 27 Consular
(33) 1 47 05 77 02 British Council
Email: webmaster.paris@fco.gov.uk
Office hours:
GMT:
Mon -Fri: 0830-1200 / 1330-1700
Local Time:
Mon-Fri: 0930-1300 / 1430-1800
Website: http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/france