The Monégasque passport is issued to citizens of
Monaco
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for international travel. In 2009 there were an estimated 6,000 in circulation. The passport is
burgundy in colour and has the national
coat of arms
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and the words "Principauté de Monaco" (Principality of Monaco) on it.
Visa requirements
As of 05 January 2021, Monégasque citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 174 countries and territories, ranking the Monégasque passport 15th overall (tied with Chile and Cyprus) in terms of travel freedom according to the
Henley Passport Index
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, making it the highest ranking passport of any European country not belonging to either the
European Union
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or
EFTA
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.
See also
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Visa requirements for Monégasque citizens
Visa requirements for Monégasque citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Monaco. As of March 2023, Monégasque citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 175 countries and te ...
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Citizenship law of Monaco
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Monégasque identity card
References
Passports by country
Government of Monaco
Foreign relations of Monaco
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