Monaco Entry Requirements 2026
Monaco has no visa of its own — entry follows France & Schengen rules.
For passport holders in (US, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE): These nationals can visit Monaco without a visa, with the same visa-free access that applies to France and the Schengen Area, for stays of up to 90 days.
As of March 2026, the ETIAS start date is confirmed for Q4 2026 (October–December), but it won’t be mandatory until 2027. More info.
The ETIAS caveat for late 2026: You do not need an ETIAS to enter Monaco itself, but you will need one to reach the country through France or Italy. Starting in late 2026, the EU will launch ETIAS — a new requirement for visa-free visitors to most Schengen countries. This will affect US, UK, Canadian, Australian, and UAE passport holders, but not Philippine passport holders (who already require a full Schengen visa) are unaffected by ETIAS.
For Philippine passport holders specifically: The Philippines has not signed a visa waiver agreement with the European Union, so Filipino nationals need a Schengen visa to travel to France and, by extension, Monaco. Applications are handled through TLScontact in Manila or Cebu, operating under the authority of the French Embassy in Manila. AXA Schengen Standard processing takes 15 calendar days from the TLScontact appointment, though peak season — April through August — can significantly stretch both appointment availability and processing time.
Visa-Free
🇺🇸 United States
Carry a valid passport, proof of airline return ticket, proof of Filipina Summit registration and proof of accommodation from Filipina Women’s Network when you register for the Filipina Summit at www.ffwn.org/events.
Passport validity 3 months beyond departure from Schengen area. Entry route Nice (NCE) or Milan.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Carry a valid passport, proof of airline return ticket, proof of Filipina Summit registration and proof of accommodation from Filipina Women’s Network when you register for the Filipina Summit at www.ffwn.org/events.
Passport validity: 3 months beyond. Passport issued within last 10 years. Entry route: Through France.
🇨🇦 Canada
Carry a valid passport, proof of airline return ticket, proof of Filipina Summit registration and proof of accommodation from Filipina Women’s Network when you register for the Filipina Summit at www.ffwn.org/events.
Passport validity: 3 months beyond departure from Schengen area. Entry route: Through France.
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Carry a valid passport, proof of return ticket, proof of Filipina Summit registration and proof of accommodation from Filipina Women’s Network when you register for the Filipina Summit at www.ffwn.org/events.
Swiss nationals have full freedom of movement within Schengen including Monaco. No 90-day restriction applies. Carry a valid Swiss passport or national ID card.
🇦🇺 Australia
Carry a valid passport, proof of airline return ticket, proof of Filipina Summit registration and proof of accommodation from Filipina Women’s Network when you register for the Filipina Summit at www.ffwn.org/events.
Passport validity 3 months beyond. Issued within the last 10 years. Entry route: Via Nice or Milan. Biometric passport required. Australians need no visa but should apply for ETIAS once available (late 2026) before traveling through France. The €20 ETIAS fee is waived for under-18s and over-70s.
🇦🇪 UAE
Carry a valid passport, proof of airline return ticket, proof of Filipina Summit registration and proof of accommodation from Filipina Women’s Network when you register for the Filipina Summit at www.ffwn.org/events.
Passport validity: 3 months beyond. UAE passport must be biometric/e-passport Required. Departure from Schengen area.
🇵🇭 Philippines
Approved rate for Filipino applicants is historically ~94%. Apply at least 3 months before travel, well ahead of European summer (Apr–Aug). ETIAS will NOT be required since Philippines nationals already need a full Schengen visa.
Carry a valid passport, proof of airline return ticket, proof of Filipina Summit registration and proof of accommodation from Filipina Women’s Network when you register for the Filipina Summit at www.ffwn.org/events.
Visa type needed: Schengen Type C. Applied via French Embassy/TLScontact. Visa fee €90 (adults). Under 6: free · Ages 6–11: €45. Processing time: 15 calendar days, Up to 45–60 days during peak season. Apply earliest: 6 months before. No later than 15 days before travel. Passport validity: 3 months beyond. Issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages.
How to Apply — Step by Step:
Register at france-visas.gouv.fr and complete the online application form (Visa Wizard)
Book an appointment at TLScontact Manila (Makati) or TLScontact Cebu
Attend in person: submit documents, provide fingerprints and photo
Pay visa fee (€90) plus TLScontact service fee at appointment
Collect passport from TLScontact once decision is made (usually 15 days)
Where to Apply in the Philippines:
Embassy of France — Manila: 16th Floor, Pacific Star Bldg, Gil Puyat Ave cor. Makati Ave, Makati City - ph.ambafrance.org — Visa decisions made here.
TLScontact Manila Visa Centre (for France): 23rd Floor, Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, Makati City - visas-fr.tlscontact.com/ph/phMNL2fr
TLScontact Cebu Visa Centre (for France): Cebu City (for Visayas/Mindanao residents). Tel: +63 2 8841 6060
