Country guide

Monaco

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

None required

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time zones

UTC / GMT +1 (1 hour behind South Africa). Daylight Savings from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October: UTC / GMT +2 (same time as South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 377

Best time to go

March & April, September & October. The Formula 1 Grand Prix is held in May. July & August are the hottest and busiest months. Winters are mild.

Drinking water

Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink.

Visa guide

Visa requirements

Visas are required by South African passport holders.

Holders of Schengen visas may enter Monaco.
If Monaco is the main destination, the Schengen visa will be issued by the relevant French Authorities.

SA representative

Representation accredited from Paris, France

Health / vaccinations

Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio

Public holidays

2026: Jan 1, 27; Apr 6; May 1, 14, 25; Jun 4; Aug 15; Nov 1-2, 19; Dec 8, 25