Emergency Numbers & Access
CHPG is the only hospital — 5-10 minutes from anywhere in Monaco. Call 18 (fire/SAMU) or 112. For specialised care not available at CHPG, transfer to CHU de Nice (15 min). English widely spoken.
Response time: 3-5 minutes anywhere in Monaco (the entire country is 2 km²). SAMU Monaco operates under French emergency medicine standards.
Cost: CHPG ER: €50-100 with insurance/EHIC. Uninsured: €150-500+. Monaco is expensive — expect premium pricing. Ambulance: free within Monaco.
Healthcare System
Monaco, the world's second-smallest country (2.02 km²), has excellent healthcare concentrated in one main facility: Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace (CHPG) — a modern, well-equipped hospital with 500+ beds and full specialist departments. For a microstate, this is remarkably comprehensive. CHPG treats ~50,000 ER visits annually. Monaco also has multiple private clinics and specialist practices. The CHPG is 5-10 minutes from anywhere in Monaco. For highly specialised care, patients transfer to Nice (CHU de Nice — 15 minutes by car) or Marseille. The Monaco healthcare system is effectively integrated with the French system — most healthcare providers follow French medical standards and protocols. Monaco residents have among the highest life expectancy in the world (86+ years).
Designed for: Monaco residents with CCSS coverage. Visitors can use facilities with travel insurance. Monaco has a mutual healthcare agreement with France.
GP Access & Costs
Free choice of doctor. Walk-in and appointment-based. Many private practices throughout Monaco. French EHIC/GHIC accepted.
Typical wait: GP: same-day to 1 day. Specialist: 1-2 weeks. CHPG ER: 1-3 hours.
Availability: Excellent — multiple practices within walking distance anywhere in Monaco. CHPG for all specialist needs.
GP Visit
GP consultation: €50-100 (CCSS/EHIC partial reimbursement)
Private GP
€50-100 per consultation
ER Without Insurance
€150-500+ per ER visit
Medication
French-standard pharmacy prices. Well-stocked pharmacies. CCSS reimburses most prescription costs for residents.
Health insurance is strongly recommended
Pharmacy & Medication
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-7:30pm. Pharmacie de garde (duty pharmacy) rotation for after-hours — call 93 25 33 25.
OTC: French pharmacy standards. Standard European OTC range.
Controlled substances: French regulations apply. Schengen attestation for controlled medications.
Practical Tips
- CHPG (Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace) is your one-stop for all medical needs — Avenue Pasteur
- EHIC accepted — bring it if you're an EU citizen
- For highly specialised care, CHU de Nice is 15 minutes away
- Pharmacie de garde: call 93 25 33 25 for after-hours pharmacy locations
- English widely spoken but French medical vocabulary is useful
- Healthcare is excellent but expect Monaco-level prices
Who can get care in Monaco?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Monaco treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
Visitors get partial public cover — usually emergencies only, with routine care paid privately.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
Free choice of doctor. Walk-in and appointment-based. Many private practices throughout Monaco. French EHIC/GHIC accepted. Typical cost: GP consultation: €50-100 (CCSS/EHIC partial reimbursement). Specialist: €80-200. Monaco is expensive — healthcare costs reflect this. Typical wait: GP: same-day to 1 day. Specialist: 1-2 weeks. CHPG ER: 1-3 hours.
Insurance needed for entry or visa
It depends on nationality and visa route — several routes require proof of medical cover.
Documents worth having ready
- Passport/ID
- EHIC/GHIC (EU/UK citizens)
- Travel insurance (non-EU)
- Prescriptions
Local contacts in Monaco
Emergency services
112 (European standard) / 18 (fire/SAMU — Centre de Secours) / 17 (police — Sûreté Publique) / 93 10 19 45 (CHPG direct)
CHPG is the only hospital — 5-10 minutes from anywhere in Monaco. Call 18 (fire/SAMU) or 112. For specialised care not available at CHPG, transfer to CHU de Nice (15 min). English widely spoken.
Pharmacies
Mon-Sat 8:30am-7:30pm. Pharmacie de garde (duty pharmacy) rotation for after-hours — call 93 25 33 25.
French pharmacy standards. Standard European OTC range.
What is the emergency number in Monaco?
112 (European standard) or 18 (fire/SAMU — Centre de Secours) or 17 (police — Sûreté Publique) or 93 10 19 45 (CHPG direct) in Monaco. CHPG is the only hospital — 5-10 minutes from anywhere in Monaco. Call 18 (fire/SAMU) or 112. For specialised care not available at CHPG, transfer to CHU de Nice (15 min). English widely spoken.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Monaco?
GP consultation: €50-100 (CCSS/EHIC partial reimbursement). Specialist: €80-200. Monaco is expensive — healthcare costs reflect this. Private consultations: €50-100 per consultation.
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Sources: CHPG Monaco, CCSS Monaco, Government of Monaco Health Department
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare
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