Outdoor meetings require police authorization, which is not withheld for political or arbitrary reasons. Formal associations must be registered and authorized by the Government. Freedom of Religion Roman Catholicism is the state religion. The law provides for the free practice of all religions, and the Government respects this right in practice. Freedom of Movement Within the Country, Foreign Travel, Emigration, and Repatriation Residents of Monaco move freely within the country and across its open borders with France.
Monegasque nationals enjoy the rights of emigration and repatriation.
They can be deprived of their nationality only for specified acts, including naturalization in a foreign state. Only the Prince can grant or restore Monegasque nationality, but he is obliged by the Constitution to consult the Crown Council on each case before deciding. The Government implements the 1951 U.N. Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. In light of its bilateral arrangements with France, Monaco does not grant political asylum or refugee status unless the request also meets French criteria for such cases. The number of cases is very small.