ETIAS Monaco

Like San Marino and the Vatican City, Monaco has open borders with Schengen Area.

Entry-Exit system and ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) are the two legislative tools that will change the way to travel in Europe in the next years. Although their aim is similar, ETIAS will be focused mostly on short-term journeys.

Starting from 2021 all travelers above 18 years old will be able to apply online for the permission to travel to Monaco. The online application cost is €7 and once the authorisation is approved it will last for five years. The authorisation will also allow travelers from visa-exempted countries to travel in other Countries part of the Schengen Area without requiring any other travel documents. Although the online authorisation is valid for five years, the maximum duration of stay in the EU is 90 days in a consecutive period of 180 days. If the traveler plans to have a longer stay in the Schengen area, a visa is required.

It is located on the Mediterranean coastline of France. The majority territory of Monaco sits on densely clustered hill. The warmest months are July and August while the coldest ones are January and February.
Monaco is famous for its upscale lifestyle such as Monte-Carlo a famous district of casino complex, harbor full of luxury yacht and the Grand Prix motor race. It is also fully upscale hotels, boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs. Monaco is the place where people go display or witness the wealthy lifestyle. Besides glamor, Monaco is famous for its soccer club AS Monaco and tennis tournament Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.

Area: 2 KM2
Capital: Monaco
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC/GMT +1 hour
Languages:

• French;
• English;
• Italian;
• Monegasque

Population: 32,965
Calling Code: +377
Power Sockets:

• C European 2-pin
• D Old British plug
• E French 2-pin
• F Schuko plug