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Is there a border control in Monaco?

When visiting Monaco, there is no passport control except of when coming from a Schengen country.



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During our short stay in Monaco we took the opportunity to walk across the border to France. It's easy to do: You just walk behind the Monaco train station and you are in France. There is no barrier or sign that you changed countries and no obvious border marking.

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A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days in any 180 day period. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page. Hold proof of onward and return flights.

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The citizens of Monaco are forbidden to enter the gaming rooms of the casino. The rule banning all Monegasques from gambling or working at the casino was an initiative of Princess Caroline, the de facto regent of Monaco, who amended the rules on moral grounds.

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Anyone who is at least 16 years of age and wishes to reside in Monaco for more than three months in a year, or set up home in the Principality, must apply for a residence permit from the Monégasque authorities.

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No bare feet. Sandals are fine. Flip flops are absolutely ok.

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Why has Monaco not been absorbed by France? The political reason is the Franco-Monegasque treaty of 1861, which guaranteed the national sovereignty of the Prinipality of Monaco.

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