Without a visa, the length of your stay should not exceed 90 days in the span of 180 days. This concerns such cases when you are traveling as a tourist, visiting friends or family attending business meetings, cultural or sports events.

In order to find out whether you need a visa to enter Montenegro, follow the link and choose your country of residence:

https://www.gov.me/en/diplomatic-missions/embassies-and-consulates-of-montenegro.

Keep in mind that even a visa is not required, you ought to:

• Have a passport valid for at least six months after the day of departure from the country, and contain of at least one blank page for a visa;

• Save confirmation of direct and return flights;

• Save all documents needed for the next travel destination;

• Have all documents confirming the purpose of the travel (e.g., conference registration, cover letter, etc.);

• Save confirmation of the availability of sufficient funds in accordance to the planned length of stay;

If you are willing to extend your stay in Montenegro, you will need to obtain a temporary residence permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Montenegro not later than the end of the 90-day period. 

You will also need to obtain an insurance policy for the entire stay.

The travel insurance has to comply with the following requirements:

• A minimum coverage of 30 000 Euros;

• Has to cover all expense for evacuation, repatriation or treatment;

Short-term visa (C) 

If you do not have the right for a visa-free entry to Montenegro, you may obtain a short-term type C visa for a short period of time. Short-term visa for Montenegro can be issued for a single, double or multiple entries to the country with touristic, business, private or other purposes.  Continuous stay or the overall amount of time spent in the country should not exceed 90 days in the span of 6 months starting from the day of first entry. 

What is the validity period of the type C visa? 

Validity period for multiple entry visa is up to one year. As an exception, this type of visa can be issued for a longer period of validity, but not more than five years. A short-term visa can be issued to a group of foreigners (collective visa). The term of validity of a collective visa cannot exceed 30 days, it can be inserted into a group passport.

What documents are required for a short-term visa to Montenegro?

• Application form: Completed, printed and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

• Passport: It is valid for at least three months after the planned stay in Montenegro, Issued within the last 10 years, Must contain at least 2 blank pages

• Copy of passport: A copy of all used pages of the current passport, If possible, previous passports (personal information pages, visa or stamp pages, etc.), If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, Australia, USA and Canada

• Photo

• Copy of national identity card and residence permit/visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different): If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying to, you must submit a residence permit card that must be valid 3 months after the date of departure from Montenegro.

• Medical travel insurance: Must cover possible costs related to repatriation, health, emergency medical care and/or emergency hospitalization, with a minimum coverage of 30 000 euros, The insurance must be valid in Montenegro during the entire stay

• Proof of guaranteed residence: Receipt for paid travel company, hotel or other type of accommodation

• Booking a flight or confirming the designated transport: Return flight booking or supporting documents for other types of travel with the route (vehicle registration, driver's license, car insurance, bus ticket, etc.)

• Certificate of livelihood means: A document confirming the availability of means of subsistence during his stay in Montenegro, as well as returning to the country from which he arrives or for a trip to a third country (cash, bank account, traveler's checks, credit cards, etc.)

• Confirmation of professional status: Evidence of employment

• Confirmation of purpose of stay: A letter of guarantee from a natural person or a letter of invitation from a legal entity, a public authority of Montenegro or the organizer of an international conference or event, Additional documents may be requested at the embassy.

What is the processing time for a short-term visa to Montenegro?

The average time for issuing a short-term visa to Montenegro is 3-10 working days. It depends on the country in which the visa is issued.

What is the fee for a Type C visa?

Fee for a short-term visa to Montenegro:

The cost of a short-term visa to Montenegro is 35 euros. Fees may vary depending on your nationality, or country of submission.

Where to apply for a short-term visa to Montenegro?

You should apply for a short-term visa for Montenegro at visa centers, embassies or consulates of Montenegro, depending on which institution accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If they are not available in your country, you need to contact the nearest embassy or consulate of your place of residence.