Moving to Monaco from France

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from France to Monaco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from France to Monaco.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from France to Monaco, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
7,790 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in France live in Monaco · UN DESA

Who's moving to Monaco?

Top countries of origin for Monaco's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from France to Monaco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.6
MC
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FR
4.7
MC
0.0

Monaco performs significantly better than France across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
MC
$9,797
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FR
33.4
MC
88.9

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FR
49.4
MC
59.0

Monaco performs significantly better than France across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FR
7.3%
MC
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$55,200
MC
$115,700

Monaco performs significantly better than France across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FR
82.6 yrs
MC
89.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.1
MC
1.8

Monaco generally does better on family life, though France leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France and Monaco. To live, work, or study long-term in Monaco, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Monaco's immigration authority.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Monaco without a visa.
Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
Monaco passport holders can enter France without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Monaco?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Monaco has 59.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Monaco safe for expats?

Monaco performs significantly better than France across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Monaco is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in France.

How is healthcare in Monaco compared to France?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 88.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Monaco, compared to 33.4 in France. Monaco scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

What language do they speak in Monaco?

Both France and Monaco share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

FR MC
Population 68,305,148 31,400
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +33 +377
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112