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Embassy of Montenegro in Ankara
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Montenegro visa requirements for Turkish citizens
Turkish citizens need a visa for Montenegro, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
TUR
Türkiye
Going to
MNE
Montenegro
Visa needed
This visa is for short visits when you cannot enter without a visa.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €35
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Turkish citizens in Montenegro
- Visa required from November 1, 2026.
What to do
Find Montenegro's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Montenegro
Some visitors need no visa. Others need a short visit visa.
Visa not requiredEntry with another visaPeople with a listed foreign visa can visit or pass through without another visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your visa comes from a listed country.
- Check it stays valid throughout your visit.
- Show your travel document and visa at the border.
Documents required
- Valid travel document
- Valid foreign visa
- Passport valid 3 months
- Accepted visas: Schengen, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US or UK.
- Leave within 30 days or before your visa expires, whichever comes first.
Visa not requiredEntry with residence permitPeople with a listed foreign residence permit can visit or pass through without a visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your permit comes from a listed country.
- Check it stays valid throughout your visit.
- Show your travel document and permit at the border.
Documents required
- Valid travel document
- Valid foreign residence permit
- Passport valid 3 months
- Accepted permits: Schengen countries, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US or UK.
- Leave within 30 days or before your permit expires, whichever comes first.
Visa requiredShort visit C visaThis visa is for short visits when you cannot enter without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €35
- Processing
- 60 days
How to apply
- Fill in the visa form.
- Gather your papers and pay the fee.
- Apply in person at an embassy or approved centre.
- Apply at least 15 days before travel.
- Send more papers if asked.
Documents required
- Visa application form
- Passport valid 90 days beyond visa
- 1 colour photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Host guarantee or invitation
- Funds: at least 50 EUR daily
- Travel health insurance
- Fee payment proof
- Your visa sets your stay within 90 days per 180 days and entry count.
- Decisions usually take 10 days; some take 30 days, rarely 60 days.
Sources (14)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Visas
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa changes applying from 1 November 2026 — service information
- Official Gazette: Visa Regime Decree, 158/2026; application from 1 November 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa policy alignment, application centres and planned electronic visas
- Government of Montenegro: Visas and visa regime — older guidance with some superseded details
- Government of Montenegro: Entry and exit
- Government of Montenegro: Border crossing points
- Government of Montenegro: Temporary residence
- Ministry of Interior and Police Directorate: registration and deregistration of visitors staying without an accommodation provider
- Montenegro mission in the United States: visa regime
- Montenegro mission in the United Kingdom: visa regime
- Montenegro Foreign Ministry: India visa regime and application centres
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: opening of application centres in India and Kyrgyzstan
- Official English translation of the Foreign Nationals Law — older version
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Türkiye
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneyEUR €
- Time−2h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageMontenegrin
- Emergency122 or 112 police124 or 112 ambulance
Planning your Montenegro trip
- Ostrog MonasteryThis 17th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery stands against a near-vertical rock face, about 10 km from Danilovgrad. It overlooks the Bjelopavlići plain.
- Historic coastal townsMontenegro has beautiful medieval walled towns. Start sightseeing early in summer to get ahead of the biggest crowds.
- Mountain landscapesThe country has dramatic mountain scenery. The railway through the Dinaric Mountains offers especially scenic views.
Scams to watch for in Montenegro
- Pickpocketing in coastal resortsThieves take money or valuables from pockets and bags. Pickpockets are not uncommon in these resorts.
- Persistent requests for moneyPeople ask visitors for money. Giving money can lead to more aggressive approaches. Some begging is organised.
- Airport taxi price pressure and per-person faresDrivers approach arriving passengers with high quotes. A quoted fare may later be treated as a price for each passenger. Some drivers keep bargaining after passengers get into the car.
About Montenegro
Montenegro is a mountainous republic in the western Balkans, on the Adriatic south of Croatia.
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- Montenegrin
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +382
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Questions
Are there special rules for Turkish citizens visiting Montenegro?
Do turkish citizens need a visa for Montenegro?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Montenegro, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Montenegro visa?
At Montenegro's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help turkish citizens enter Montenegro?
We have no record of Montenegro relaxing its rules for turkish citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do montenegrin citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Montenegrin citizens do not need a visa for Türkiye. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Montenegro?
Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong, Israel Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Montenegro are easier for turkish citizens?
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia Serbia, and 3 more let turkish citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Montenegro?
Find Montenegro's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Montenegro?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Montenegro?
Montenegrin.
How strong is the Türkiye passport?
It ranks #43 and reaches 108 destinations without applying ahead.
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