Residents of Monaco travelling to Italy can now breathe easier following a recent official clarification regarding driving licences. The Italian government has formally acknowledged that Monegasque driving licences are fully valid in Italy, eliminating the need for an additional international permit.
This important update was announced during the 12 May meeting of the Italian-Monegasque Joint Commission for Administrative Cooperation, held in Monaco. The commission was co-led by Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Monaco’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and acting Minister of State, alongside Giorgio Silli, Under-Secretary of State at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In line with the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (1968), Italian authorities confirmed that holders of Monegasque licences can drive freely in Italy without worrying about obtaining extra documentation. This decision resolves a recent wave of confusion, triggered by incidents where Monegasque drivers were questioned or stopped by Italian police over the legitimacy of their licences—a topic that sparked considerable discussion among Monaco’s residents on social media.
Beyond driving regulations, the commission also addressed broader cross-border issues. Talks were held on permits allowing Monegasque companies to transport goods into Italy, with ongoing negotiations planned to fine-tune these arrangements under the 2012 bilateral transport agreement.
Health cooperation also featured prominently in discussions, with both sides exploring ways to facilitate access to medical services in Monaco for residents of Liguria, Italy.
Economic ties were another focus area, particularly Monegasque investments in Italy and vice versa. Plans are underway to hold a joint economic forum aimed at fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
The next session of the Italian-Monegasque Joint Commission will take place in Rome, with the date yet to be confirmed.