COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Monaco (25 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter Monaco.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Most foreigners are not permitted entry. The following are exceptions:

• Nationals of France and their spouses and children;

• Nationals and residence permit holders of EEA Member State, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City;

• Citizens and residents of Lebanon;

• Inbound passengers from EEA Member State, Andorra, Australia, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New-Zealand, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vatican City;

• Diplomats, emergency personnel, merchant seamen, and students.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers arriving from a country outside of the EU or from a country within the EU area having more than 60 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people on a weekly basis will be required to provide a COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued 72 hours before departing from their point of origin or must go through COVID-19 testing upon arrival. Quarantine is required until the results are available. The full list of the countries can be accessed here.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• A test certificate obtained in another country is accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers arriving from a country outside of the EU or from a country within the EU area having more than 60 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people on a weekly basis will be required to provide a COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued 72 hours before departing from their point of origin or must go through COVID-19 testing upon arrival and quarantined until the results are available. The full list of the countries can be accessed here.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Those with a positive PCR test or travellers refusing a test on arrival will be subject to quarantine measures.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• The border with France has reopened.

• The “Thello” line (train) between Nice and Milan has resumed operations.

• Bus service to and from France has resumed normal operations.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• Authorities have reimposed an overnight curfew from 20:00 until 6:00 (local time). During curfew hours, movement will be allowed only for essential purposes such as work, health and any family reasons. All such people must have a certificate available here stating the purpose of the movement.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• The physical distancing of at least 1 meter should be strictly followed.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Public transportation is operating.

• Private boats are allowed to operate.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Shops are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Restaurants are open with physical distancing measures until 21:30 (local time).

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Bars (except for hotel bars) are closed. Hotel bars are allowed to remain open until 22:00 (local time) with physical distancing measures.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship are open and funeral ceremonies are allowed.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Beaches are open with physical distancing measures.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Museums are open with physical distancing measures.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory on public transport and in public places.

Other

• Educational institutions are open with mandatory use of face masks and other social distancing norms.

• A social assembly of more than ten people is restricted in public and at home.

• Cinemas and theatres are open.

• Sports activities in schools, sports halls, amateur sports clubs, swimming pools, and spas remained prohibited.

Aconselhamento

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.