Before settling in Monaco, ensuring the security conditions and accessibility to healthcare services is important, as our quality of life increases and decreases depending on their state. In our article, you will learn more about Monaco's unparalleled security system and get an overview of the organisation of healthcare services.

Security in Monaco

In Monaco, the basic principle of the security service is to offer a totally harmonious daily life to citizens. Nobody should worry about wearing their jewellery in the street or being confronted with inconveniences when outdoors.

Reliable security measures to ensure the protection of citizens

To guarantee these standards, the Monegasque security service applies various measures:

  • A 24-hour video surveillance system throughout the Principality.
  • Security in almost all buildings
  • A police-to-resident ratio of 1 to 100
  • Surveillance teams in hotels and entertainment venues
  • The ability to block all access to the Principality within minutes.

Monaco's police officers are particularly well trained to ensure "total security" at the request of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. In recent years, police patrols have increased and an active exchange has been established between the Principality and its citizens, for optimal awareness of offences and their prevention.

Strict rules for a harmonious life

The security department follows a strict approach towards any behaviour that could disturb the tranquillity of the Principality, such as:

  • Non-compliance with the highway code;
  • Begging in the streets;
  • Overly unkempt clothing;
  • Being insufficiently dressed in the streets (bare-chested, barefoot or in swimwear).

Healthcare in Monaco

The Monegasque healthcare system is similar to the French system as it consists of a public and a private sector. The main sources of funding for the Caisses Sociales de Monaco (CSM) are employer contributions, which amount to 24% of their payroll, and employee contributions, which amount to 15% of their income. Healthcare is then free for all persons who pay contributions.

Medical facilities in the Principality

The Principality of Monaco places great importance on maintaining its various healthcare establishments. Depending on your needs, you can turn to different types of facilities:

  • Pharmacies — For any prescription or non-prescription medication, for minor health advice.
  • General practitioners — General practitioners are the first point of contact for medical matters.
  • Healthcare establishments — for emergencies or specific treatments
    • Princess Grace Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment (CT scanner, MRI, radiology, etc.).
    • The Cardio-Thoracic Centre, established in 1987, handles thoracic and cardiovascular pathologies.
    • The Haemodialysis Centre, inaugurated in 1989, allows the safe admission of renal patients.
    • IM2S — Monaco Institute of Sports Medicine and Surgery — opened in February 2006, is a facility dedicated to osteo-articular medicine and surgery.

The citizens of the Principality have the privilege of a secure daily life and benefit from an efficient, accessible healthcare system, with all medical facilities at their direct disposal.