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Serbia visa requirements for Montenegrin citizens

Montenegrin citizens do not need a visa for Serbia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Passport

MNE

Montenegro

Going to

SRB

Serbia

No visa needed

Some passports allow a visa-free visit of up to 90 days.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days (3 months)
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in Serbia.

Ways into Serbia

Check your passport rules before you apply for a visa.

  • Visa not required For your passportOther 90-day visa-free visitsSome passports allow a visa-free visit of up to 90 days.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check the rule for your exact travel document.
    2. Show the accepted document at the border.

    Documents required

    • Valid passport or accepted document
    • Funds: 50 EUR per day
    • The country pages do not state how repeat stays are counted.
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredVisit with another visaA valid US, UK, Schengen or EU visa may allow a visa-free visit.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check that your visa covers your whole stay.
    2. Carry your national passport and the passport with your visa.

    Documents required

    • Valid national passport
    • Valid US, UK, Schengen, EU visa
    • Passport containing that visa
    • Funds: 50 EUR per day
    • Stay up to 90 days in 180 days, before your supporting visa expires.
    • This route does not replace a D visa needed for a work-based stay.
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredVisit with residence permitA valid US, Schengen or EU residence permit may allow a visa-free visit.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check where your residence permit is from.
    2. Check that it covers your whole stay.
    3. Carry your permit and valid national passport.

    Documents required

    • Valid national passport
    • Valid US, Schengen, EU residence permit
    • Funds: 50 EUR per day
    • Stay up to 90 days in 180 days, before your permit expires.
    • UK residence permits are not listed for this route.
    Official page
  • eVisaElectronic C visaAn online C visa for adults whose passport and application qualify.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    €90
    Processing
    15–30 days

    How to apply

    1. Create an account and sign in to the visa portal.
    2. Choose C visa and your reason for travel.
    3. Fill in your details and upload your papers.
    4. Pay any fee shown for your application.
    5. Download your electronic visa after approval.

    Documents required

    • Passport details
    • Scanned photograph
    • Travel plan
    • Papers for your chosen visit type
    • Travel medical insurance
    • Fee payment proof, if needed
    • 2 blank pages
    • Stay up to 90 days in 180 days; follow your visa's dates and entries.
    • An online application may result in a passport sticker instead of an electronic visa.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrivalRare border C visaA border visa for people unable to apply earlier with a special accepted reason.
    Stay
    15 days
    Valid for
    15 days
    Entries
    Single

    How to apply

    1. Apply in person at the border crossing.
    2. Show proof of your special reason.
    3. Wait for the security check and decision.

    Documents required

    • Required application form
    • Proof of your special reason
    • Approval depends on security checks and the border authority's decision.
    • For transit, the stay and visa last only as long as the journey needs.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredTourist or private C visaA short visit visa for tourists and people visiting friends or family.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    €90
    Processing
    15–30 days

    How to apply

    1. Apply online or in person at the Serbian embassy.
    2. Choose C visa and your reason for travel.
    3. Upload or hand in your papers and pay.
    4. Follow instructions to get your visa.

    Documents required

    • Filled application form
    • Passport less than 10 years old
    • Passport valid 90 days after departure
    • 2 blank passport pages together
    • Photo: 3.5 × 4.5 cm
    • Tourist booking and trip payment proof
    • Certified invitation for private visits
    • Travel medical insurance cover for visit date(s) and destination(s)
    • Hotel booking
    • Stay up to 90 days in 180 days; entries depend on your visa.
    • Online applicants must be 18 or older; children must apply in person.
    Official page
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    Embassy of Montenegro in Serbia

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About Serbia

Serbia is a landlocked republic in the central Balkans, on the Danube and Morava river valleys.

Capital
Belgrade
Money
Serbian dinar (дин.)
Languages
Serbian
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+381
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Other Europe passports

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Questions

Do montenegrin citizens need a visa for Serbia?

Montenegrin citizens do not need a visa for Serbia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

How long can montenegrin citizens stay in Serbia?

Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Do serbian citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

Serbian citizens do not need a visa for Montenegro. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Serbia?

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus Belgium, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Serbia are easier for montenegrin citizens?

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia Kosovo, and 3 more let montenegrin citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Serbia?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in Serbia?

Serbian dinar (дин.). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Serbia?

Serbian.

How strong is the Montenegro passport?

It ranks #40 and reaches 111 destinations without applying ahead.

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