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On the Riviera with excellent healthcare and a large international set, Monaco is famously tax-friendly for residents. A dedicated residency route leads to permanent status in time.

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Monaco, in brief.

How Monaco compares with the 80+ destinations we cover. Monaco ranks among the best for healthcare (1st of 78) and size of expat community (3rd of 81) and tax friendliness (10th of 81).

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Healthcare: Excellent
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Climate: Warm (~17°C)
English: Widely spoken
Expat community: Very large

Visa and residency

~EUR 500k bank deposit, 3yr to PR-status, no dual

Tax

No income tax except French nationals

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Monaco, one step at a time.

Thirteen steps, in the order most people tackle them. Each one links to the guide that walks you through it.

01Check which visa fits your move
Read the guide : Check which visa fits your move
02Work out your monthly budget
Read the guide : Work out your monthly budget
03Arrange health cover for your move
Read the guide : Arrange health cover for your move
04Understand how the health system works
Read the guide : Understand how the health system works
05Bring your pet, if you have one
Read the guide : Bring your pet, if you have one
06Find somewhere to rent
Read the guide : Find somewhere to rent
07Open a local bank account
Read the guide : Open a local bank account
08Know your residency steps after you arrive
Read the guide : Know your residency steps after you arrive
09Find a doctor
Read the guide : Find a doctor
10Understand your tax position
Read the guide : Understand your tax position
11Sort out your driving licence
Read the guide : Sort out your driving licence
12Set up a phone and internet
Read the guide : Set up a phone and internet
13Plan schools, if you're moving with children
Read the guide : Plan schools, if you're moving with children

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The Monaco moving guide.

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