China → Monaco
A PRC ordinary passport alone requires a Schengen short-stay visa before short tourist or business travel to Monaco.
Monaco has an open land border with France and short stays are handled under Schengen visa rules. Entry remains subject to Schengen border conditions, including a valid travel document, proof of purpose and means/accommodation, return or onward arrangements, and no refusal-of-entry alert.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
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- Visa-free· schengen_visa · 90 days
A traveller holding a valid Schengen short-stay visa whose territorial validity, number of entries, and validity dates cover the trip may use that visa for Monaco/the Schengen area; stay must not exceed the visa allowance and is subject to the Schengen 90 days in any 180-day period rule. Visa holders do not need ETIAS.
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Documents & how to apply
- Visa application form and receipt — Complete the online France-Visas application; bring the CERFA form and receipt when submitting.
- Passport original and copy — In good condition, issued less than 10 years ago, with at least two blank pages, and valid at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area.
- Two recent identity photos — Must meet ISO/IEC photo format.
- Supporting documents for the applicant’s situation and travel plan, originals and copies — France-Visas generates the specific checklist according to the applicant’s situation; documents not in French or English may need French translation.
- Proof of accommodation for the whole stay — For example, hotel reservation and/or a validated hosting certificate when staying with a relative.
- Proof of sufficient financial means — Means are assessed according to the duration and purpose of stay and average accommodation/food costs.
- Return ticket or financial means to acquire one — Must show ability to return on the envisaged return date.
- Travel medical insurance certificate — Must cover medical and hospital expenses, medical repatriation costs, and expenses in the event of death for the stay duration.
- Business-trip supporting documents · optional — For business travel, show the link between professional activity and the purpose of the trip.
- Invitation/request letter/summons or trade fair/conference admission proof · optional — For business purpose; the inviting party document should describe the activity, purpose, duration and location; alternatively admission cards or an undertaking by the inviting organisation to cover costs.
⏱ For complete short-stay visa files transferred to the embassy/consulate, processing is in principle 24 or 48 working hours; timing may vary if further checks or documents are needed or depending on application volume. 💳 90 EUR (government fee) 📍 Complete the application and appointment process through France-Visas; submit the file at a TLScontact visa centre in China, while French consular authorities in China decide the visa.
Use the France-Visas wizard first to generate the applicant-specific checklist; applications lodged in China are decided by the French Embassy in Beijing or Consulates General in Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shanghai, with files received by TLScontact centres in China.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No. China is listed by the EU as visa-required, and the Schengen/Monaco rules I found do not list a US visa as a substitute waiver for a Schengen visa. A valid Schengen visa should be obtained before travel unless the traveller holds another applicable Schengen visa/residence document.
Yes, provided the Schengen visa validity dates, number of entries, and territorial validity cover the trip. Monaco short stays are handled under Schengen rules.
Yes. Hong Kong SAR passport holders are visa-free for short tourist or business visits, up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Eligible Taiwan passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area. EU rules state the exemption applies only to Taiwan passports that include an identity card number.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.