Language
Overview
The official language is French. Monegasque (related to Ligurian and Provencal) is only spoken by a small part of the population. Italian and English are colloquial languages.
Public Holidays
01/01/2022 New Year
04/18/2022 easter monday
05/01/2022 Labor Day
05/26/2022 Ascension of Christ
06/06/2022 Whit Monday
06/16/2022 Corpus Christi
08/15/2022 Assumption Day
11/01/2022 all saints day
11/19/2022 National holiday
08.12.2022 Immaculate conception
12/25/2022 Christmas
Source: Top-mba-universities.com
Duty free shopping
Overview
The same import regulations apply as for France. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Contact addresses
Embassy of the Principality of Monaco
Consulate General in Bern. Consulates in Basel, Geneva, Lugano and Zumikon.
Gryphenhübeliweg 7
Bern
Switzerland
+41 (0)31 356 28 58.
Mon-Thurs 09.00-12.00 and 13.30-16.30.
Honorary Consulate General of the Principality of Monaco
Universitätsring 12
Wien
Austria
+43 (0)1 533 08 67.
Mon-Thurs 09.00-18.00, Fri 09.00-15.00.
Embassy of the Principality of Monaco
(Also responsible for Austria.)
Honorary consulates in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt/M., Hamburg, Munich, Potsdam and Stuttgart.
Klingelhöferstrasse 7
Berlin
Germany
+49 (0)30 263 90 33.
Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00.
Business
Business etiquette
Suits and ties or suits are appropriate for business visits. Scheduling an appointment is common. The atmosphere at business meetings is formal. It is considered impolite to start a conversation in French and then continue in German. Business hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm.
Business contacts
Communication
Phone
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, the country code of Monaco is +377.
Mobile phone
GSM 900, 3G (2100), 4G (LTE, 800/2600) and 5G. Network operators include Monaco Telecom and Bouygues. International roaming contracts exist.
Internet
One of the main providers is Monaco Telecom. A network of public WiFi hotspots is available.
Post office
Monaco has its own postage stamps, the same fees apply as in France. A post office is located in the Palais de la Scala in Monte Carlo. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08.00-19.00, Sat 08.00-12.00.
Radio
Numerous German-speaking radio stations can be received in Monaco via Astra satellites or via the Internet.