Germany visa-free entry for citizens of Monaco: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Monaco do not need a visa for a short stay in Germany (up to 90 days per 180-day period).
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Travellers from Monaco do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Germany, but border control still asks for a file.
How long can citizens of Monaco stay in Germany?
90 days per 180-day period
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days per 180-day period. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
What to show at the border of Germany
Documents required for a visa for Germany:
- Passport valid 3 months beyond departure
- Completed application form
- Two passport-size photos
- Travel medical insurance (€30,000 coverage)
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Biometric data (fingerprints)
Other visa types for Germany
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Skilled worker visa (§18a/b AufenthG)
- Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
- EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte EU)
- Self-employment visa (§21 AufenthG)
- National student visa
- Language course visa
5 more visa types
- Researcher visa (§18d AufenthG)
- Vocational training visa (§16a AufenthG)
- Family reunification visa (Familiennachzug)
- Au-pair visa (§12 AufenthV)
- Medical treatment visa
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