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Montenegro visas

Montenegro tourist visa

Many visitors can stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Other visitors need a visa before travelling.

Ways to get a Montenegro tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for up to 90 days

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories, including Kosovo, qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 180 days.

    Passports that qualify (91)

  2. Visa-free entry with British Overseas Territories travel documents

    No visa needed

    Holders of valid travel documents issued in the listed British Overseas Territories qualify. The list also includes the British Antarctic Territory.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 180 days.

  3. Visa-free entry for up to 30 days

    No visa needed

    Holders of ordinary passports from Peru qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Visa-free entry with an eligible foreign visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Travellers with a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Valid for
    The foreign visa or residence permit must remain valid throughout the stay.

  5. Visa-free entry with an ID card

    No visa needed

    Eligible travellers may enter with an ID card, including an Irish passport card. The eligible nationalities are not clearly identified.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days without a residence permit.

  6. Visa from a diplomatic or consular office

    Visa needed

    Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain a visa.

    1. Identify a Montenegrin diplomatic or consular office.
    2. Obtain your visa before travelling. If Montenegro has no office in your country, a Serbian, Bulgarian or Croatian office may handle applications, depending on the country.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa before travelling.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories qualify for visa-free entry. Certain foreign visas or residence permits also allow a short visit without a Montenegro visa.

What to bring

  • Passport. The stated legal rule requires it to be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay limit for your entry option.
  • Passport rules differ: the legal rule requires 3 months of validity beyond your stay, while visa-exempt entry guidance says the passport only needs to be valid on arrival.
  • Visa exemptions for Belarus, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey ended on 1 November 2026.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Montenegro?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa before travelling. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories qualify for visa-free entry. Certain foreign visas or residence permits also allow a short visit without a Montenegro visa.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Montenegro?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry for up to 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with British Overseas Territories travel documents (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with an eligible foreign visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with an ID card (no visa at all); Visa from a diplomatic or consular office (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Montenegro without a tourist visa?

Ordinary passport holders from all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories, including Kosovo, qualify. Holders of valid travel documents issued in the listed British Overseas Territories qualify. The list also includes the British Antarctic Territory. Holders of ordinary passports from Peru qualify. Travellers with a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States qualify. Eligible travellers may enter with an ID card, including an Irish passport card. The eligible nationalities are not clearly identified.

How long can I stay on a Montenegro tourist visa?

Usually up to 90 days within any 180 days for eligible passport holders.

What documents do I need for a Montenegro tourist visa?

Passport. The stated legal rule requires it to be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay..

What rules do I have to follow on a Montenegro tourist visa?

Keep within the stay limit for your entry option.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Montenegro?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Montenegro visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Montenegro be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Montenegro tourist visa rules?

On Montenegro's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Montenegro?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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