Travel to Monaco from Canada with ETIAS
From 2026, Canadians who travel to Monaco will need to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver before departure.
Although Monaco is not part of the European Union or the Schengen Area, its customs union with France means that Schengen visa policy applies.
Moreover, Monaco does not have its own international airport. Canadians can travel to Monaco by flying into France before reaching the European microstate by road.
ETIAS will be required to enter France, and therefore Monaco, from 2026.
Apply for ETIAS to travel to Monaco from Canada
ETIAS is not a Monaco travel visa. ETIAS is an electronic travel authorisation and will be quick and easy to obtain online.
To meet the ETIAS requirements and apply for the Monaco travel visa waiver Canadians just need a:
- Canadian passport valid for at least 3 months past the intended departure date from the Schengen Area
- Current email address
- Debit or credit card
How to complete the ETIAS application form for Monaco
The online ETIAS application form for travelling to Monaco is simple to complete. With the following information to hand, Canadians can fill out the form in just a few minutes:
- Personal information: name, address, date of birth
- Canadian passport data: number, date of issue and expiry
- Travel plans: first Schengen country of entry (usually France when travelling to Monaco)
There are also a few security questions to ensure the individual does not pose a threat to the public.
Canadians should check that all the information they have provided is correct before submitting the request, mistakes could lead to delays in receiving the approved Monaco visa waiver card.
To finalise the request, the visa waiver fees are paid using a debit or credit card.
Monaco travel restrictions
Canadians can travel to Monaco via France provided they meet all the entry conditions.
On submitting the ETIAS request, the traveller’s information is automatically cross-checked across several Schengen security databases.
In most cases, the visa waiver to travel to Monaco will be approved at this point. Only when there is a hit in one of the systems will the application go on to be reviewed manually by the ETIAS Central and National Units. Individuals considered a threat to the public will be refused a visa waiver.
Canadians should check all the latest travel restrictions for Monaco before making arrangements.
Travel to Monaco from Canada with ETIAS
The ETIAS for Monaco is electronically linked to the Canadian passport on approval. It is valid for multiple trips over 3 years, or until the passport expires.
The maximum time a Canadian can spend in Monaco, or anywhere in the Schengen Area, with ETIAS is 90 days per 180-day period.
As mentioned above, most Canadians travel to the Principality of Monaco via France. The closest international airport is Nice Côte d’Azur Airport which is around 30 km away.
The ETIAS visa waiver for travel to Monaco will be verified on arrival at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. Travellers can then continue their journey to Monaco by car or bus.
The same visa waiver can be used to visit Monaco, France, and any of the other ETIAS countries in the border-free Schengen zone.
Basic information about Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is a sovereign city-state on the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by water on one side and by France on three sides. It is also located very close to Italy.
Monaco has an area of less than 1 square mile but a population of around 40,000, making it densely populated.
Monte Carlo is the largest city in the territory of Monaco. The official language of Monaco is French, though Italian and a number of regional languages are also spoken.
Monaco is not an EU member state, but it is a member of the Eurozone.
Tourist information for Candians to Monaco
Monaco is famous for being a glamorous riviera resort. Famous events that take place in Monaco include:
- The Formula One Monaco Grand Prix
- Performances by the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
- The Ballets de Monte Carlo ballet company
- The Monte Carlo Rolex Masters tennis tournament
Monaco also has a variety of historic attractions, such as the Prince’s Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and the Monte Carlo Opera House.
Additionally, Monaco is a great place for watersports, sailing, and sunbathing.
Health information for Canadian travellers in Monaco
Healthcare in Monaco is of an excellent standard, and Canadian travellers who need to be treated while in Monaco will be well taken care of.
However, visitors are not automatically covered for medical costs, and Canadian nationals are strongly encouraged to arrange travel or health insurance before they leave Canada.
To reach the emergency services in Monaco, the number to dial is 112.
When do Canadians need a visa for Monaco?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Monaco if they do not meet all the ETIAS requirements. As Canadians enter Monaco via France, they need to follow the French visa application process.
Canadians should apply for a visa or residence permit instead of ETIAS if they wish to visit:
- For more than 90 days per 180-day period
- For reasons other than tourism or business
- They do not meet all the visa waiver eligibility criteria
Canadians can apply for a visa to visit Monaco through a French Embassy or consulate in Canada.
Canadian embassies and consulates in Monaco
The Canadian Honorary Consulate in Monaco
- Address: Le Mercator, 9th floor 7, rue de l’Industrie, 98000 Monaco
- Telephone: (+377) 99 99 67 23
- Email: monaco@international.gc.ca