The Monégasque passport is issued to citizens of

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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

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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

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, making it the highest ranking passport of any European country not belonging to either the

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Visa requirements for Monégasque citizens

References

Passports by country Government of Monaco Foreign relations of Monaco {{Monaco-stub

Visa requirements

See also

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