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How to get a Monaco visa from Ghana
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ghanaian passport holders travelling to Monaco.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Monaco.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Ghanaian applicants need to provide.
- A valid passport/travel ID
- Proof of financial resources to support you during your stay
- Proof of accommodation (or at least proof of sufficient finances to cover accommodation costs)
- Two current passport-sized photos
- Medical/travel insurance
- Travel itinerary
- Letter of acceptance from university or place of study - for students
- A bank receipt to prove payment of processing fee
- Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Monaco for tourism purposes.
- The Monaco tourist visa is a short-stay visa valid for a period of 3 months.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- The passport you are using must have at least two blank pages.
- You are not allowed to take up paid work while on this visa.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
- If you are visiting a friend or relative in Monaco, you are required to present a letter of invitation from your host in the country. The letter must contain the home address and telephone number of your host.
Business visa
- This is type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Monaco for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Monacan company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and purpose of your trip.
- If are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel.
- Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
- Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- If you are traveling with a minor, a letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
Where to apply
Monaco embassy & visa application centers in Ghana.
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Frequently asked questions
What currency is used in Monaco?
Through its relationship with France, Monaco uses the euro as its sole currency (prior to this it used the Monégasque franc).
How do I become a citizen of Monaco?
To become a citizen of Monaco you must meet the following requirements. First, you must have continuously resided in Monaco for ten years. Second, you must no longer be subject to conscription or military service in another country. Third, you must renounce any foreign nationality you currently possess.
How expensive is Monaco?
Monaco is the most expensive city in the world when it comes to real estate, according to the Knight Frank's latest Wealth Report.
Is Monaco a Schengen country?
Yes, the Schengen Area also includes three European micro-states – Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican City – that maintain open or semi-open borders with other Schengen member countries.
What language is mostly spoken in Monaco?
The official language of Monaco is French.