Languages
French, Mongasque, Italian, English
Visa
At the time of writing EU and US citizens do not require a visa to enter Monaco.
Please check with the Monaco consulate in your country or your travel agency.
Currency
The currency used in Monaco is the Euro.
Most credit cards and charge cards are accepted at hotels and retail outlets.
Tipping
Most restaurants include a service charge of 15 per cent. Where there isn't a service charge most people give 10 to 15 per cent. Although not compulsory quite a few people will leave a Euro in a coffee bar if the service has been acceptable. Taxi drivers are usually given 15 per cent of the fare.
National Holidays In Monaco 2008
Always consider when planning your trip, entertainment and transport may be affected during a holiday.
| Date: |
Holiday |
1 January |
New Year’s Day |
27 Janauary |
Saint-Devote’s Day |
24 March |
Easter Monday |
1 May |
Labour Day |
12 May |
Pentecost |
22 May |
Corpus Christi/Fete Dieu |
15 August |
Assumtion Day |
1 November |
All Saints’ Day |
19 November |
Monaco National Day |
8 December |
Immaculate Conception |
25 December |
Christmas Day |
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